From root: talon
Usage Note
Patalon describes an action performed by means of jumping. Patalon siyang pumasok sa kwarto means he entered the room jumpingly.
Examples
" Patalon siyang umalis. "
Natural Translation
He left in a jumping manner.
Literal Translation
Jumpingly he left.
" Mabilis ang patalon niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her jumping manner is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the jumping-manner his/her.
" Patalon na tumawid ang mga bata sa mga lubak ng kalsada habang naglalaro sila tuwing hapon. "
Natural Translation
The children crossed the potholes in the road in a jumping manner while they played every afternoon.
Literal Translation
Jumpingly crossed the children to the potholes of road while playing they every afternoon.
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