Usage Note
Taib refers to high tide, the state when the sea is at its highest level due to the gravitational pull of the moon. As an archipelago, the Philippines has a deep relationship with tidal patterns, and taib is important for fishing communities, coastal navigation, and understanding flood risks in low-lying coastal areas.
Examples
" Taib na sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
It is high tide at the sea now.
Literal Translation
High-tide already at sea.
" Mapanganib lumangoy kapag taib. "
Natural Translation
It is dangerous to swim during high tide.
Literal Translation
Dangerous to swim when high tide.
" Kapag taib na ang dagat, hindi na kami pinapayagan ng aming lolo na maglaro sa may pampang. "
Natural Translation
When the sea is at high tide, our grandfather no longer allows us to play near the shore.
Literal Translation
When high-tide already the sea, no longer us allowed by our grandfather to play at the shore.
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