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    Istaka (en. Stake)

    /is'taka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A long piece of wood or metal driven into the ground and used for support or tethering.
    The stake was driven into the ground to support the fence.
    Ipinuon ang istaka sa lupa upang maging suporta ng tarangkahan.
    A symbol or marker indicating ownership or boundaries of a place.
    The stake serves as a marker of his ownership of the land.
    Ang istaka ay nagsisilbing tanda ng kanyang pagmamay-ari ng lupain.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'estaca'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mark it in stone
    A phrase that means to ensure something is remembered or cannot be altered.
    itaga mo sa bato

    Related Words

    staking
    The act of placing a stake into the ground.
    pagtataga

    Slang Meanings

    Crowded or cramped space
    Wow, it's so istaka in the jeep today, there's no space to breathe!
    Grabe, ang istaka sa jeep ngayon, walang masilya!
    Poor person seemingly stuck in a situation
    When the weather is like this, we are all istaka in traffic.
    Kapag ganito ang panahon, lahat tayo ay istaka sa traffic.