tagbik
tagbík with stress marks
a small wave
Usage Note
Tagbik refers to a small or gentle wave on a body of water, distinct from the larger alon. It is used in coastal and riverine contexts to describe the light lapping of water against a shore or boat. It may also appear in poetic descriptions of calm seascapes.
Examples
" May tagbik sa tubig. "
Natural Translation
There is a small wave in the water.
Literal Translation
Has small-wave in water.
" Nakita ko ang tagbik sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
I saw the small wave in the sea.
Literal Translation
Saw I the small wave in sea.
" Habang nakaupo kami sa baybayin, dahan-dahang humahampas ang tagbik sa mga bato sa ilalim ng buwan. "
Natural Translation
While we sat on the shore, the small waves gently lapped against the rocks under the moon.
Literal Translation
While seated we at shore, slowly strikes the small-wave at plural rock under of moon.
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