us-os
us-ós with stress marks
slip; slide down
Usage Note
Us-os describes a sliding or slipping motion downward, such as sliding down a muddy hill or a child going down a slide. It can also mean a gradual decline in status or quality.
Examples
" Mag-us-os tayo sa bunton ng buhangin. "
Natural Translation
Let's slide down the sand pile.
Literal Translation
Let-us-slide we on pile of sand.
" Bawal ang us-os sa gilid ng bundok. "
Natural Translation
Sliding down the side of the mountain is prohibited.
Literal Translation
Prohibited the sliding down on side of mountain.
" Nang umulan nang malakas, dahan-dahang nag-us-os ang lupa sa gilid ng bundok at natabunan ang daan sa ibaba. "
Natural Translation
When it rained hard, the soil slowly slid down the side of the mountain and buried the road below.
Literal Translation
When rained at hard, slowly slid-down the soil on side of-the mountain and got-buried the road at below.
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