takid
takíd with stress marks
to trip or stub the toe
Usage Note
Takid refers specifically to catching or stubbing the foot on an object, causing a stumble. It is more precise than madapa (to fall) since it implies the foot catching on something. Used in casual narration of accidents and minor mishaps.
Examples
" Natakid ako sa bato. "
Natural Translation
I stubbed my foot on a rock.
Literal Translation
Stubbed I on rock.
" Masakit ang takid ko sa bato. "
Natural Translation
My stubbing on the rock hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the stub my on rock.
" Natakid siya sa lumalabas na ugat ng puno habang naglalakad sa madilim na daan, kaya muntik na siyang madapa. "
Natural Translation
He tripped on the protruding tree root while walking on the dark path, so he nearly fell.
Literal Translation
Tripped he on protruding root of tree while walking on dark path, so nearly already he to-fall.
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