kariktan
karíktan with stress marks
beauty
Usage Note
Kariktan is a literary and poetic term for beauty or elegance, elevated in register above the common kagandahan. Found in poetry, formal speeches, and folk literature, it often evokes inner grace as much as outward appearance.
Examples
" Hangang-hanga ako sa kariktan niya. "
Natural Translation
I really admire her beauty.
Literal Translation
Very-amazed I at-the beauty her.
" Ang kariktan ng kanyang bokyo ay humanga sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
The beauty of his/her voice amazed everyone.
Literal Translation
The beauty of-the his/her voice amazed the all.
" Hindi lamang sa anyo nakikita ang kariktan ng isang tao, kundi sa kabaitan ng kanyang puso. "
Natural Translation
A person's beauty is seen not only in appearance, but also in the kindness of their heart.
Literal Translation
Not only in appearance seen the beauty of a person, but in-the kindness of his/her heart.
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