saklot
saklót with stress marks
to seize using claws or hands
Usage Note
Saklot describes grasping or snatching with spread fingers or claws — an eagle seizing prey, a hand grabbing something forcefully. It emphasizes the clawing, gripping nature of the action more than a simple grab.
Examples
" Sinaklot ng agila ang isda. "
Natural Translation
The eagle seized the fish.
Literal Translation
Seized of eagle the fish.
" Mabilis ang saklot ng agila. "
Natural Translation
The seize of the eagle is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the seize of eagle.
" Mabilis na sinaklot ng matandang lawin ang sisiw bago pa man ito makatakbo papasok sa kulungan. "
Natural Translation
The old hawk swiftly seized the chick before it could even run back into the coop.
Literal Translation
Quickly linker seized of old hawk the chick before still even it could-run going-in to coop.
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