utal
utál with stress marks
stuttering; stammering
Usage Note
Utal describes the act or condition of stuttering or stammering — having difficulty producing fluent speech. It can describe a permanent stutter or a momentary stumble over words due to nervousness. Used descriptively rather than pejoratively in careful speech.
Examples
" Medyo utal siya kapag kinakabahan. "
Natural Translation
He/She stammers a bit when nervous.
Literal Translation
Somewhat stammering he/she when nervous.
" Halata ang utal niya kapag may takot. "
Natural Translation
Their stuttering is obvious when they are afraid.
Literal Translation
Obvious the stuttering of them when has fear.
" Bagaman naging utal siya noong bata pa, naging mahusay na tagapagsalita siya sa pamamagitan ng tiyaga at pagsasanay. "
Natural Translation
Although he stammered as a child, he became an excellent speaker through patience and practice.
Literal Translation
Although became stammering he when young still, became skilled linker speaker he through patience and practice.
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