dikit
díkit with stress marks
beauty; loveliness
Also means
Dikit can also mean to stick or adhere when used as a verb — for example, 'dikitin' means to attach or paste something.
Usage Note
Dikit, as a noun meaning beauty or loveliness, is a poetic and literary term more common in classical Tagalog literature and kundiman songs than in everyday speech. It celebrates the physical allure of a person, especially a woman, and lends a romantic, elevated tone when used.
Examples
" Tunay ang dikit ng bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
The flower's beauty is real.
Literal Translation
Real the beauty of-the flower.
" Ang dikit ng dalaga ay humakot ng maraming manliligaw. "
Natural Translation
The young woman's beauty attracted many suitors.
Literal Translation
The beauty of-the maiden attracted many suitors.
" Inawit ng manunula ang dikit ng kanyang minamahal, na waring nahihigitan pa ang ningning ng buwan sa langit. "
Natural Translation
The poet sang of the beauty of his beloved, which seemed to surpass even the brightness of the moon in the sky.
Literal Translation
Sang the poet the beauty of-the his beloved, that seemingly surpassed even the brightness of-the moon in sky.
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