talik
talík with stress marks
intimacy; closeness
Usage Note
Talik refers to deep intimacy or closeness and is most commonly used in the adjective form 'matalik' to describe a best friend (matalik na kaibigan). It implies a strong, long-standing bond and a high level of mutual trust.
Examples
" Ramdam ko ang talik natin. "
Natural Translation
I feel our closeness.
Literal Translation
Feel I the closeness ours.
" Ramdam ko ang talik ng ating pagkakaibigan. "
Natural Translation
I feel the closeness of our friendship.
Literal Translation
Feel I the intimacy of our friendship.
" Sa paglipas ng mga taon, lalong tumibay ang talik ng aming pagkakaibigan kahit malayo na kami sa isa't isa. "
Natural Translation
As the years passed, the intimacy of our friendship grew even stronger, even though we are now far from each other.
Literal Translation
In the-passing of the years, more strengthened the intimacy of our friendship even-if far now we from each other.
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