Itirik (en. To erect)

/i.ti.ˈrik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To make or place something in an upright or vertical position.

He erected the flag in the middle of the plaza.

Itiniriko niya ang bandila sa gitna ng plaza.

To establish or put up a structure or object.

They erected the new church in the barangay.

Itiniriko nila ang bagong simbahan sa barangay.

To align or set up in the correct position.

He placed his laptop upright on the table.

Itiniriko niya ang kanyang laptop sa mesa.

Nanggaling sa salitang-ugat na 'tirik', na ang kahulugan ay gawing tuwid o tumayo.

to raise the flag

To raise the flag as a symbol of unity.

itirik ang bandila

upright

Meaning standing or open, often used to describe objects in the correct position.

tirik

Show your true feelings or emotions as if you don't care about what others say.

No matter what others say, just express your feelings for him/her!

Kahit anong sabihin ng ibang tao, itirik mo na lang ang nararamdaman mo para sa kanya!

Be true to yourself or don’t be afraid to express yourself in front of others.

You should just be yourself even if you're really shy.

Dapat itirik mo ang sarili mo kahit pa sobrang shy ka.