tindig
tíndig with stress marks
posture; deportment; to take a stand; stance
Usage Note
Tindig literally means the way one stands or holds oneself — posture and physical bearing. Figuratively, it means to take a principled stance on an issue, and this sense is common in political and social discourse. Ipagtanggol ang iyong tindig ('defend your stand') is a phrase that appears frequently in debates and opinion pieces.
Examples
" Maganda ang tindig niya. "
Natural Translation
His posture is good.
Literal Translation
Good the posture his.
" Maganda ang tindig ng modelo. "
Natural Translation
The model's posture is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the posture of model.
" Kahit pinipilit siyang sumuko, matatag pa rin ang kanyang tindig laban sa katiwalian. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was being pressured to give up, his stand against corruption remained firm.
Literal Translation
Even-though being-forced he to surrender, firm still the his stand against corruption.
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