lipad
lipád with stress marks
flight
Usage Note
Lipad is the root for the act of flying and is most commonly used in the verb form lumipad. It applies to birds and airplanes, but is also used figuratively for objects blown away by the wind or to describe the swift passage of time.
Examples
" Mabilis ang lipad ng eroplano. "
Natural Translation
The flight of the airplane is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the flight of-the airplane.
" Mataas ang lipad ng ibon. "
Natural Translation
The flight of the bird is high.
Literal Translation
High the flight of-the bird.
" Pinanood namin ang lipad ng mga ibon habang papalubog ang araw sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
We watched the flight of the birds as the sun was setting over the sea.
Literal Translation
Watched we the flight of the birds while setting the sun at sea.
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