dikit
dikít with stress marks
stick; adhere; start of fire
Also means
Dikit can also mean beauty or loveliness when stressed on the first syllable — díkit — used poetically to describe physical attractiveness.
Usage Note
Dikit as a verb or noun relating to adhesion describes things sticking together or a fire catching on. Mag-dikit means to attach or glue, and the word appears in practical household contexts as well as figuratively for people who are inseparable.
Examples
" Mabilis ang dikit ng pandikit. "
Natural Translation
The glue sticks fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the stick of glue.
" Ang dikit ng selyo ay mahina. "
Natural Translation
The stickiness of the stamp is weak.
Literal Translation
The stick of stamp is weak.
" Hindi maganda ang dikit ng poster sa pader kaya natanggal ito kinabukasan dahil sa hangin. "
Natural Translation
The poster's adhesion to the wall wasn't good, so it came off the next day because of the wind.
Literal Translation
Not good the stick of poster on wall so came-off it next-day because of wind.
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