tugatog
tugátog with stress marks
apex; summit; peak
Usage Note
Tugatog refers to the highest point of a mountain, structure, or achievement, used both literally for geographical summits and figuratively for the pinnacle of success or a career. The word has a poetic quality and appears frequently in literature, speeches, and motivational contexts.
Examples
" Malapit na kami sa tugatog. "
Natural Translation
We're almost at the summit.
Literal Translation
Near already we at summit.
" Nakarating sila sa tugatog ng bundok. "
Natural Translation
They reached the peak of the mountain.
Literal Translation
Reached they the peak of mountain.
" Nasa tugatog na siya ng kanyang karera nang biglang magdesisyon siyang tumigil at mamahinga. "
Natural Translation
He was at the peak of his career when he suddenly decided to stop and rest.
Literal Translation
At-the peak already he of his career when suddenly decide he to-stop and to-rest.
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