Usage Note
Hatak means both the act of pulling and the pulling force or attraction itself, and is widely used figuratively to describe irresistible draws or influences such as 'hatak ng puso' or 'hatak ng pera'. It is equally common in physical contexts like pulling a rope or a vehicle.
Examples
" Malakas ang hatak ng lubid. "
Natural Translation
The pull of the rope is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the pull of-the rope.
" Isang hatak na lang ang kailangan. "
Natural Translation
Only one more pull is needed.
Literal Translation
One pull only now the need.
" Napakalakas ng hatak ng kanyang bayan kaya umuwi siya kahit maganda ang trabaho niya sa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
The pull of his hometown was so strong that he went home even though he had a good job abroad.
Literal Translation
Very-strong the pull of-the his hometown so went-home he even good the job his in other country.
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