From root: talon
Usage Note
Pagtalon refers to the physical motion or instance of leaping. Ang pagtalon sa tubig ay masaya means jumping into the water is fun.
Examples
" Masaya ang pagtalon sa tubig. "
Natural Translation
Jumping into the water is fun.
Literal Translation
Fun the act-of-jumping in water.
" Delikado ang pagtalon sa mababaw na tubig. "
Natural Translation
Jumping into shallow water is dangerous.
Literal Translation
Dangerous the act-of-jumping in shallow water.
" Ang pagtalon mula sa mataas na bangin ay nangangailangan ng tapang at maingat na paghahanda upang maiwasan ang aksidente. "
Natural Translation
Jumping off a high cliff requires courage and careful preparation in order to avoid an accident.
Literal Translation
The act-of-jumping from high cliff requires of courage and careful preparation in-order-to avoid the accident.
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