talos
fully comprehended; understood
Usage Note
Talos conveys a deep or complete understanding of something, stronger than a casual grasp. It is often used in philosophical, religious, or educational contexts to indicate that something has been thoroughly internalized, not just superficially known.
Examples
" Talos ko na ang aralin. "
Natural Translation
I have fully understood the lesson.
Literal Translation
Understood I already the lesson.
" Talos ko na ang tunay na nangyari. "
Natural Translation
I have fully understood what really happened.
Literal Translation
Understood I already the true happened.
" Matapos ang ilang taon ng pag-aaral, talos na niya ang kahulugan ng tunay na pagmamahal. "
Natural Translation
After several years of study, he has fully grasped the meaning of true love.
Literal Translation
After the several years of study, understood already he the meaning of true love.
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