Usage Note
Tsiks is a colloquial, youth-oriented slang term for a girl or young woman, most common among teenagers and young adults in Metro Manila. It is informal and would be inappropriate in formal contexts.
Examples
" Ang ganda ng tsiks na iyon. "
Natural Translation
That girl is so pretty.
Literal Translation
The beauty of girl that.
" Maraming magagandang tsiks sa party. "
Natural Translation
There are many beautiful girls at the party.
Literal Translation
Many beautiful girls at party.
" Kahit nahihiya siya, nilakasan niya ang loob para kausapin ang tsiks na matagal na niyang gusto. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was shy, he gathered his courage to talk to the girl he had liked for a long time.
Literal Translation
Even-though shy he, strengthened he the courage to talk-to the girl that long already he liked.
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