Pagtakid (en. To ascend)
/pagtakid/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of standing up or rising from a position, usually from sitting or lying down.
The act of rising from the chair promotes better blood circulation.
Ang pagtakid mula sa upuan ay nagdudulot ng mas magandang daloy ng dugo.
The action of standing up to participate or engage in an activity.
By standing up during the session, the discussion became more lively.
Sa pagtakid niya sa sesyon, mas naging buhay ang talakayan.
Etymology
from the root word 'takid' meaning the act of standing up or rising.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rising to the challenge
Being ready to face trials.
pagtakid sa hamon
Related Words
rise
Expresses a transition from a state of lying or sitting to a standing position.
takid
Slang Meanings
Making oneself absent or hiding.
The locals, when it's hot, just 'pagtakid' themselves to avoid getting hot.
Ang mga taga-rito, kapag mainit, nag-pagtakid na lang para hindi magpainit.
Hiding one's feelings or emotions.
Why don't you admit it? You're hiding so much 'pagtakid' about how you feel.
Bakit di ka umamin? Ang dami mong pagtakid sa nararamdaman mo.