tikin
tikín with stress marks
a pole
Usage Note
Tikin refers to a long stick or pole, often used as a walking aid, a prop for plants, or a tool for reaching things. It is particularly associated with rural life and farming in the Philippines, where bamboo poles serve many practical purposes.
Examples
" Hawak niya ang tikin. "
Natural Translation
He is holding the pole.
Literal Translation
Held he/she the pole.
" Gumamit siya ng tikin sa bangka. "
Natural Translation
He/She used a pole on the boat.
Literal Translation
Used he/she of pole on boat.
" Itinulak ng mangingisda ang bangka gamit ang mahabang tikin habang papalapit kami sa mababaw na bahagi ng ilog. "
Natural Translation
The fisherman pushed the boat with the long pole as we drew near the shallow part of the river.
Literal Translation
Pushed by-the fisherman the boat using the long pole while approaching we to shallow part of river.
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