talima
talimâ with stress marks
to comply or obey
Usage Note
Talima implies a willing, respectful form of compliance, often used in formal or religious contexts. It carries a sense of submission to authority or divine will, and is more literary than everyday speech.
Examples
" Tumalima siya sa utos. "
Natural Translation
He obeyed the order.
Literal Translation
Obeyed he the order.
" Ang talima sa utos ay mahalaga. "
Natural Translation
Compliance with the order is important.
Literal Translation
The comply to order is important.
" Bilang isang masunuring mamamayan, tumalima siya sa mga batas kahit na hindi siya lubusang sang-ayon dito. "
Natural Translation
As an obedient citizen, he complied with the laws even though he did not fully agree with them.
Literal Translation
As an obedient citizen, complied he with laws even though not he fully agree with-it.
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