tugis
tugís with stress marks
pursuit; chase; to pursue
Usage Note
Tugis describes the act of chasing or pursuing someone or something, whether literally in a police chase or figuratively when pursuing a goal or dream. The word appears in both formal and everyday speech and carries a slightly urgent, energetic connotation.
Examples
" Mabilis ang tugis ng pulis. "
Natural Translation
The police chase is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the chase of police.
" Mabilis ang tugis ng mga pulis kahapon. "
Natural Translation
The police officers' chase yesterday was fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the chase of-the [plural] police yesterday.
" Sa kabila ng mahabang tugis sa kabundukan, hindi pa rin nahuli ng mga awtoridad ang tumakas na bilanggo. "
Natural Translation
Despite the long chase in the mountains, the authorities still failed to catch the escaped prisoner.
Literal Translation
In spite of-the long chase in mountains, not yet also caught of-the authorities the escaped prisoner.
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