tikas
tikás with stress marks
physical bearing; a way of carrying oneself
Usage Note
Tikas refers to the grace and dignity with which a person carries themselves — their posture, poise, and overall physical presence. A person described as 'matikas' is seen as carrying themselves with confidence and elegance. It is a compliment often given to people in formal attire or in positions of authority.
Examples
" Matikas ang tindig ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's posture is graceful.
Literal Translation
Graceful the posture of child.
" Maganda ang tikas ng sundalo. "
Natural Translation
The soldier's physical bearing is good.
Literal Translation
Good the physical bearing of soldier.
" Kahit matanda na siya, napakaganda pa rin ng kanyang tikas habang naglalakad sa entablado upang tanggapin ang parangal. "
Natural Translation
Even though he is already old, his bearing is still very graceful as he walks across the stage to receive the award.
Literal Translation
Even old already he, very-graceful still also the his bearing while walking on stage so-that receive the award.
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