tangka
tangkâ with stress marks
attempt; intention; plan
Usage Note
Tangka implies a deliberate effort or plan, sometimes with a hint that the outcome is uncertain. Nagtangka means tried or attempted, and it often appears in accounts of near-misses or earnest but difficult endeavors. It can also suggest intent in a legal or moral sense.
Examples
" Nabigo ang kanyang tangka. "
Natural Translation
His attempt failed.
Literal Translation
Failed the his attempt.
" Nabigo ang kanyang tangka na tumakas. "
Natural Translation
His/her attempt to escape failed.
Literal Translation
Failed the his/her attempt to escape.
" Matapos ang ilang ulit na pagsubok, sa wakas ay nagtagumpay ang tangka niyang umakyat sa pinakamataas na bundok. "
Natural Translation
After several tries, his attempt to climb the highest mountain finally succeeded.
Literal Translation
After the several times of trying, finally succeeded the attempt his to-climb in highest mountain.
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