Nakatarak (en. Piercing)

na-ka-ta-rak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The manner of performing an action that involves 'taking initiative'.
My finger got pierced by a thorn while walking in the forest.
Nakatarak ang aking daliri sa tinik habang naglalakad sa gubat.
Indicates an action that initiates or causes something.
The news pierced her mind after she heard it.
Nakatarak ang balita sa kanyang isip matapos niyang marinig ito.

Etymology

derived from the word 'tarak' meaning 'to pierce' or 'to happen'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pierced in the mind
an idea or concept that cannot be forgotten.
nakatarak sa isip

Related Words

initiative
The act of starting something or an event.
pagsugod

Slang Meanings

stuck or attached
The sticker seems to be stuck on his laptop.
Parang nakatarak yung sticker sa kanyang laptop.
speaking or chatting animatedly
Wow, he had so many lively stories earlier.
Grabe, ang dami niyang nakatarak na kwento kanina.
loud or very noisy
The sound from his motorcycle was very loud.
Ang lakas ng nakatarak na tunog mula sa kanyang motor.