Nakatikwas (en. Upright)

naka-tik-was

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb that describes an action resulting in being straight or upright.

The tree is upright even in strong winds.

Ang puno ay nakatikwas kahit sa malakas na hangin.

fingers pointing upright

indicating the straight position of the fingers.

nakatikwas ang mga daliri

upright

The word 'tikwas' means straight or upright.

tikwas

standing

A state of being upright or not kneeling.

nakatayo

acting cool or happy even when it's not appropriate

He was like acting all cool in front of the mirror, trying to be cool even though no one was around.

Parang nakatikwas siya mag-isa sa harap ng salamin, nagpapa-cool kahit wala namang tao.

lifting oneself up or being arrogant

Don't be too full of yourself; you'll be the one to back down in the end.

Huwag kang masyadong nakatikwas, ikaw din ang bibigay sa huli.