From root: talik
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nakipagtalik
na-ki-pag-ta-LIK
had intercourse
Present (Incomplete)
nakikipagtalik
na-ki-ki-pag-ta-LIK
having intercourse
Future (Contemplated)
makikipagtalik
ma-ki-ki-pag-ta-LIK
will have intercourse
Usage Note
Makipagtalik is used as a formal or polite way to refer to having sexual intercourse in Tagalog. It is more appropriate for serious discussions, medical contexts, or written literature than in casual or informal settings.
Examples
" Bawal makipagtalik dito. "
Natural Translation
It is not allowed to have intercourse here.
Literal Translation
Forbidden to-have-intercourse here.
" Hindi dapat makipagtalik kung hindi handa. "
Natural Translation
One should not have intercourse if they are not ready.
Literal Translation
Not should to-have-intercourse if not ready.
" Itinuro ng doktor na mahalagang gumamit ng proteksyon kapag nakikipagtalik upang maiwasan ang mga sakit at di-planadong pagbubuntis. "
Natural Translation
The doctor taught that it is important to use protection during intercourse to avoid diseases and unplanned pregnancy.
Literal Translation
Taught of doctor that important to-use of protection when having-intercourse so-that to-avoid the diseases and un-planned pregnancy.
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