From root: akyat
Usage Note
Pag-akyat refers to the act of going up or ascending. For example, pag-akyat sa hagdan means climbing the stairs.
Examples
" Mahirap ang pag-akyat sa hagdan. "
Natural Translation
Climbing the stairs is hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the climbing on stairs.
" Pagod siya sa pag-akyat. "
Natural Translation
He/She is tired from the climbing.
Literal Translation
Tired he/she from climbing.
" Bagaman nakakapagod ang pag-akyat sa bundok, sulit na sulit ang tanawin pagdating mo sa tuktok. "
Natural Translation
Although climbing the mountain is exhausting, the view is absolutely worth it once you reach the top.
Literal Translation
Although tiring the climbing on mountain, worth very the view upon-arrival your at top.
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