tampok
tampók with stress marks
elevation; feature; attraction
Usage Note
Tampok means to highlight, feature, or give prominence to something or someone. As a noun it refers to a focal point or main attraction. It is used in media, events, and marketing to indicate a featured item or guest, and in geography to refer to an elevated or prominent point.
Examples
" Siya ang tampok ngayon. "
Natural Translation
He/she is the highlight now.
Literal Translation
He/she the highlight now.
" Siya ang tampok na mang-aawit sa programa. "
Natural Translation
He/she is the featured singer in the program.
Literal Translation
He/she the feature singer in program.
" Itatampok ng museo ang mga gawa ng batang pintor na nagwagi sa pambansang patimpalak ngayong taon. "
Natural Translation
The museum will feature the works of the young painter who won the national competition this year.
Literal Translation
Will-feature of museum the [plural] work of young painter that won in national competition this year.
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