salik
sálik with stress marks
factor; element
Usage Note
Salik is the standard Tagalog term for a contributing factor or element in a situation or analysis. It is widely used in academic, scientific, and journalistic writing — 'mga salik ng tagumpay' (factors of success), 'salik sa kalusugan' (health factor). It reflects the formal register of Filipino educational language.
Examples
" Mahalagang salik ang tubig. "
Natural Translation
Water is an important factor.
Literal Translation
Important factor the water.
" Ito ay isang mahalagang salik. "
Natural Translation
This is an important factor.
Literal Translation
This is a important factor.
" Ayon sa pag-aaral, ang masustansyang pagkain ay isa sa pinakamahalagang salik sa mabuting kalusugan ng tao. "
Natural Translation
According to the study, nutritious food is one of the most important factors in a person's good health.
Literal Translation
According to study, the nutritious food is one in most-important factor in good health of person.
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