tahak
tahák with stress marks
walking through new place; a shortcut
Usage Note
Tahak means to traverse unfamiliar terrain or to take a shortcut through an unbeaten path. It implies purposeful movement, often through challenging or unexplored ground. Figuratively, it is used to describe undertaking a new endeavor or charting one's own course in life, as in 'tahak ng sariling landas' (forging one's own path).
Examples
" Tatahak tayo sa gubat. "
Natural Translation
We will cut through the forest.
Literal Translation
Will-traverse we in forest.
" Mahirap ang tahak sa gubat. "
Natural Translation
The shortcut in the forest is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the shortcut in forest.
" Sa halip na sundan ang karaniwang daan, tinahak ng mga manlalakbay ang makitid na landas sa gilid ng bundok. "
Natural Translation
Instead of following the usual road, the travelers traversed the narrow path along the side of the mountain.
Literal Translation
In place of follow the usual road, traversed by-the travelers the narrow path at side of mountain.
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