From root: talik
Usage Note
Pagtatalik refers specifically to the act of intimacy or sexual union. It is considered a respectful way to refer to the act in Tagalog.
Examples
" Bahagi ng pag-aasawa ang pagtatalik. "
Natural Translation
Intercourse is part of marriage.
Literal Translation
Part of marriage the intercourse.
" Ang pagtatalik ay sagradong bahagi ng pagsasama. "
Natural Translation
Sexual intercourse is a sacred part of a union.
Literal Translation
The act of intercourse is a sacred part of the union.
" Ayon sa mga eksperto, ang pagtatalik ay bahagi ng malusog na ugnayan kapag may pagrespeto sa isa't isa. "
Natural Translation
According to experts, sexual intercourse is part of a healthy relationship when there is mutual respect.
Literal Translation
According to the experts, the intercourse is part of healthy relationship when there respect to each other.
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