tudla
túdla with stress marks
shooting; aiming; target
Usage Note
Tudla refers to the act of aiming at a target — with a weapon, a finger, or figuratively with an accusation. In sports and games it describes careful targeting, while in debates or arguments it means singling someone out directly.
Examples
" Tama ang tudla niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her aim is correct.
Literal Translation
Correct the aim his/her.
" Asintado ang kanyang tudla sa ibon. "
Natural Translation
His/Her aim at the bird is accurate.
Literal Translation
Accurate the his/her aim at bird.
" Maingat na inihanda ng mangangaso ang kanyang tudla bago niya pinakawalan ang palaso patungo sa usa. "
Natural Translation
The hunter carefully prepared his aim before he released the arrow toward the deer.
Literal Translation
Carefully prepared of-the hunter the his aim before he released the arrow toward the deer.
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