tikatik
tikátik with stress marks
light but continuous rain (pitter-patter), drizzle
Usage Note
Tikatik captures the sound and feel of light, persistent drizzle — the kind that does not stop but never becomes a downpour, typical of the early or late rainy season in the Philippines. It is a favourite word in Filipino poetry and song for setting a melancholic or contemplative mood.
Examples
" Tikatik ang ulan sa umaga. "
Natural Translation
The morning rain is a drizzle.
Literal Translation
Drizzle the rain in morning.
" Tikatik ang ulan sa labas. "
Natural Translation
The rain outside is a drizzle.
Literal Translation
Drizzle the rain outside.
" Habang tikatik ang ulan sa bubong, masarap magbasa ng libro habang umiinom ng mainit na kape. "
Natural Translation
While the rain drizzles on the roof, it is pleasant to read a book while drinking hot coffee.
Literal Translation
While drizzle the rain on roof, pleasant to-read of book while drinking of hot coffee.
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