talamak
talamák with stress marks
serious; critical; addicted
Usage Note
Talamak describes a condition that has become severe, entrenched, or chronic — a serious illness, a deeply rooted social problem, or a grave addiction. 'Talamak na sakit' (serious illness) and 'talamak na problema' (entrenched problem) are common collocations. It conveys the idea that something has taken hold and is difficult to reverse.
Examples
" Talamak ang sakit niya. "
Natural Translation
His/her illness is serious.
Literal Translation
Serious the illness his/her.
" Talamak ang sakit sa lugar na iyon. "
Natural Translation
The disease in that area is serious.
Literal Translation
Serious the disease in area that.
" Naging talamak na ang problema sa basura sa lungsod dahil ilang taon na itong hindi nalulutas ng pamahalaan. "
Natural Translation
The garbage problem in the city has become entrenched because it has gone unsolved by the government for several years.
Literal Translation
Became entrenched already the problem in garbage in city because several years already it not solved by government.
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