tirik
tírik with stress marks
eyes moving up; vehicle conking out; set upright
Usage Note
Tirik has several related senses around the idea of something pointing straight up or locking in place. Eyes that roll upward (natirik ang mata) signal unconsciousness or death. A vehicle that has stalled completely is also said to be natirik. And setting an object perfectly upright is another use. The common thread is vertical fixation or stopping cold.
Examples
" Tumirik ang mata niya. "
Natural Translation
His eyes rolled upward.
Literal Translation
Rolled-up the eye his.
" May tirik na dyip sa gitna ng daan. "
Natural Translation
There is a conked-out jeepney in the middle of the road.
Literal Translation
Has conked-out that jeepney in middle of road.
" Biglang natirik ang sasakyan sa gitna ng kalsada, kaya napilitan kaming itulak ito sa gilid. "
Natural Translation
The vehicle suddenly stalled in the middle of the road, so we were forced to push it to the side.
Literal Translation
Suddenly stalled the vehicle in middle of road, so forced we to-push it to-the side.
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