EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
a drag...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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/KAL-sot/
FIL: Ang biglaan at malakas na paghila o pagbatak sa isang bagay.
EN: a drag
Imagine trying to start an old lawnmower or a stubborn generator—that sharp, forceful pull is kalsot. It's also the feeling when your friend suddenly yanks you out of the way of a speeding motorcycle. It’s a sudden, "uy, teka!" kind of pull.
A less common word for pulling. 'Hila' or 'batak' are more frequently used.
🇵🇭 Isang kalsot lang sa pisi ay umandar na ang makina.
🇺🇸 Just one pull on the cord and the engine started.
🇵🇭 Naramdaman niya ang malakas na kalsot sa kanyang braso.
🇺🇸 He felt a strong yank on his arm.
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