Usage Note
Bikas refers to a graceful, attractive bearing or figure — the way a person carries themselves that commands admiration. It is a somewhat literary or formal word, more common in poetry, songs, and older texts than in everyday speech. It conveys elegance of form and movement.
Examples
" Maganda ang bikas ng dalaga. "
Natural Translation
The young woman's posture is graceful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the posture of-the young-woman.
" Kahanga-hanga ang bikas ng batang mananayaw. "
Natural Translation
The young dancer's graceful posture is admirable.
Literal Translation
Admirable the posture of-the young dancer.
" Napansin ng lahat ang bikas ng sundalo habang siya ay marangal na humahakbang sa harap ng tribuna. "
Natural Translation
Everyone noticed the soldier's graceful bearing as he marched proudly in front of the grandstand.
Literal Translation
Noticed of-the everyone the posture of-the soldier while he proudly stepping in front of-the grandstand.
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