karurukan
climax, apex
From root: rurok
Usage Note
Karurukan is derived from rurok (peak, summit) and refers to the highest point, culmination, or climax of something. It is used for the peak of a story, career, or natural feature, and carries a sense of finality and grandeur.
Examples
" Narating na ang karurukan. "
Natural Translation
The climax has been reached.
Literal Translation
Reached already the climax.
" Ang karurukan ng palabas ay dumating noong huling eksena. "
Natural Translation
The climax of the show came during the last scene.
Literal Translation
The climax of-the show arrived during-the last scene.
" Inabot ng kanyang karera ang karurukan nang manalo siya ng pinakamataas na parangal sa larangan ng agham. "
Natural Translation
Her career reached its apex when she won the highest award in the field of science.
Literal Translation
Reached by-the her career the apex when won she of highest award in-the field of science.
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