Usage Note
Takon is the native Tagalog term for a billiard cue stick. Billiards (locally called 'bilyar') is enormously popular in the Philippines across all social classes, making this word well understood even if the Spanish-derived 'taco' (borrowed directly into Filipino) is also widely used. In some provinces, takon may also refer to a long stick used as a tool.
Examples
" Hawak niya ang takon. "
Natural Translation
He is holding the billiard cue.
Literal Translation
Holding he the billiard-cue.
" Bago ang kanyang takon para sa bilyar. "
Natural Translation
His/her billiard cue for billiards is new.
Literal Translation
New the his/her billiard-cue for billiards.
" Inihanda niya ang takon at maingat na tumama sa bola bago manalo sa laro ng bilyar. "
Natural Translation
He prepared the cue and carefully struck the ball before winning the game of billiards.
Literal Translation
Prepared he the billiard-cue and carefully hit the ball before win in game of billiards.
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