tahid
tahíd with stress marks
a spur or cockspur
Usage Note
Tahid refers to the sharp bony spur on the leg of a rooster, or an artificial spur attached to a fighting cock's leg during sabong (cockfighting). Cockfighting has deep cultural roots in the Philippines, and tahid is an important term in the sabong world, where the quality and sharpness of the spur can affect the outcome of a match.
Examples
" Matulis ang tahid ng tandang. "
Natural Translation
The rooster's spur is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the spur of rooster.
" Matulis ang tahid ng manok. "
Natural Translation
The rooster's spur is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the spur of rooster.
" Bago magsimula ang sabong, inihahanda nila ang matalas na tahid na ikakabit sa paa ng manok. "
Natural Translation
Before the cockfight begins, they prepare the sharp spur that will be attached to the rooster's leg.
Literal Translation
Before begin the cockfight, prepare they the sharp spur that will-be-attached on leg of rooster.
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