tadyak
tadyák with stress marks
a kick
Usage Note
Tadyak refers to a forceful kick with the foot, typically directed at a person, animal, or object. It is used in both literal descriptions of physical confrontations and in figurative speech to mean a strong rebuke or setback. Common in sports, martial arts, and colloquial storytelling.
Examples
" Tumanggap siya ng tadyak. "
Natural Translation
He received a kick.
Literal Translation
Received he of kick.
" Malakas ang kanyang tadyak. "
Natural Translation
His/her kick is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the his/her kick.
" Isang malakas na tadyak ang ibinigay ng manlalaro kaya tumalsik ang bola pataas patungo sa goal. "
Natural Translation
The player delivered one strong kick, sending the ball flying up into the goal.
Literal Translation
One strong kick the gave by-the player so flew the ball upward toward to-the goal.
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