taros
tarós with stress marks
drainage of abscess; controlled/guided
Usage Note
Taros has two distinct but related senses: in a medical context it refers to the drainage or lancing of an abscess to release pus; in a broader sense it means controlled, directed, or guided — as in a taros na galaw (a controlled, deliberate movement). Both senses convey the idea of releasing or channeling in a purposeful way.
Examples
" Wala siyang taros. "
Natural Translation
He/she has no self-control.
Literal Translation
None his/her control.
" Walang taros ang kanyang galit. "
Natural Translation
His/her anger is uncontrolled.
Literal Translation
None controlled the his/her anger.
" Kailangan ng taros na galaw ng siruhano upang maiwasan ang anumang pinsala sa pasyente. "
Natural Translation
The surgeon needs controlled, deliberate movements to avoid any harm to the patient.
Literal Translation
Needed of controlled movement of-the surgeon so-that avoided the any harm to-the patient.
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