Usage Note
Tarik describes a slope or incline that is sharply angled — steep rather than gradual. It is used for roads, hillsides, staircases, and terrain. In the Philippines' mountainous regions, tarik na daan (steep road) is a common and practically important descriptor for navigating travel conditions.
Examples
" Tarik ang daan papunta sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
The road to the house is steep.
Literal Translation
Steep the road going to house.
" Nakakapagod akyatin ang tarik ng bundok. "
Natural Translation
It is tiring to climb the steepness of the mountain.
Literal Translation
Tiring to-climb the steepness of mountain.
" Dahil sobrang tarik ng landas, kinailangan naming humawak sa mga puno habang umaakyat sa burol. "
Natural Translation
Because the trail was so steep, we had to hold on to the trees while climbing the hill.
Literal Translation
Because so steep the trail, needed our hold on the trees while climbing on hill.
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