urong
urông with stress marks
retreat; withdraw
Usage Note
Urong means to move backward, retreat, or pull back — physically or figuratively. 'Urong-sulong' (back-and-forth) describes someone who keeps changing their mind. It appears in military, sports, and everyday contexts for backing out of a commitment.
Examples
" Umurong ka nang konti. "
Natural Translation
Move back a little.
Literal Translation
Move-back you a little.
" Walang urong ang ating sundalo. "
Natural Translation
Our soldier has no retreat.
Literal Translation
No retreat the our soldier.
" Handa kaming ipaglaban ang aming karapatan at hindi kami uurong sa anumang banta. "
Natural Translation
We are ready to fight for our rights and we will not back down from any threat.
Literal Translation
Ready we to fight-for the our right and not we will-retreat from any threat.
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