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    Tanikala (en. Chain)

    tani-ka-la

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of material used to chain things or people.
    He used a chain to lock up his bicycle.
    Gumamit siya ng tanikala upang ikulong ang kanyang bisikleta.
    Symbol of captivity or imprisonment.
    The chain becomes a symbol of his enslavement.
    Ang tanikala ay nagiging simbolo ng kanyang pagkakaalipin.
    Link to connect two or more parts.
    The chain of events teaches us important lessons.
    Ang tanikala ng mga kaganapan ay nagtuturo sa atin ng mahahalagang aral.

    Etymology

    The word 'tanikala' comes from the root word 'tanik' which means tie or chain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enslaved
    describes the situation of being bound or tied to something or someone.
    nakapagtanikala

    Related Words

    tie
    An item used to tie or connect things.
    tali
    power
    The ability or authority to cause captivity.
    kapangyarihan

    Slang Meanings

    Like a chain, my heartache is so heavy.
    It feels like a chain, the pain in my heart is heavy.
    Parang tanikala ang sakit ng puso ko, nakakabigat.
    Our past relationship felt like a metal chain, hard to break.
    Our past relationship was like a metal chain, hard to detach.
    Yung dating relasyon namin, kadenang metal, mahirap tanggalin.
    Our connection is so strong, even though I'm far, I can still feel it.
    The bond we have is so strong, I can still feel it even at a distance.
    Sobrang tanikala ang connection namin, kahit malayo ako, ramdam ko pa rin siya.