igtad
igtád with stress marks
move quickly to avoid something
Usage Note
Igtad describes a quick, reflexive bodily movement to dodge or sidestep something — a passing vehicle, a falling object, or a blow — implying speed and instinct rather than a planned evasion. It is closely related in feel to 'iwas' but is more physical and sudden.
Examples
" Nag-igtad ako sa bola. "
Natural Translation
I dodged the ball.
Literal Translation
Dodged I from-the ball.
" Nag-igtad siya nang mabilis nang bumagsak ang plantsa. "
Natural Translation
He/She quickly dodged when the iron fell.
Literal Translation
Dodged he/she quickly when fell the iron.
" Mabuti na lang at mabilis akong nag-igtad, kung hindi ay tinamaan sana ako ng nahulog na sanga mula sa puno. "
Natural Translation
It's a good thing I dodged quickly, otherwise I would have been hit by the branch that fell from the tree.
Literal Translation
Good only that quickly I dodged, if not then hit would I by-the fallen branch from the tree.
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