taluktok
taluktók with stress marks
tip; apex; peak
Usage Note
Taluktok refers to the very top or highest point of something, most commonly a mountain or hill. It is used both literally in describing geography and figuratively to mean the pinnacle of achievement or position.
Examples
" Nasa taluktok ng bundok sila. "
Natural Translation
They are at the peak of the mountain.
Literal Translation
At-the peak of mountain they.
" Narating nila ang taluktok ng bundok. "
Natural Translation
They reached the peak of the mountain.
Literal Translation
Reached they the peak of mountain.
" Nang marating ng atleta ang taluktok ng kanyang karera, hindi niya inakalang ganoon kabilis ang pagbagsak. "
Natural Translation
When the athlete reached the peak of his career, he never imagined how quickly the fall would come.
Literal Translation
When reached by-the athlete the peak of his career, not he imagined that-much fast the fall.
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