unat
unát with stress marks
straight; stretched
Usage Note
Unat describes something that is straight, extended, or stretched out — commonly used for limbs, posture, or materials. As a verb it means to stretch or straighten something. It is frequently heard in exercise instructions ('Unat ang mga kamay' — stretch your arms) and in descriptions of body language or physical alignment. It also appears in carpentry and tailoring contexts.
Examples
" Unat ang iyong mga kamay. "
Natural Translation
Stretch your arms.
Literal Translation
Straight the your arms.
" Unat ang iyong likod at huwag humukot habang nakaupo. "
Natural Translation
Straighten your back and don't slouch while sitting.
Literal Translation
Straight the your back and don't slouch while seated.
" Bago tayo magsimula ng ehersisyo, unatin muna natin ang ating mga binti para hindi tayo mapilay. "
Natural Translation
Before we start exercising, let's stretch our legs first so we don't pull a muscle.
Literal Translation
Before we start of exercise, stretch first we the our legs so not we get-cramped.
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