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    Tarikan (en. Attraction)

    ta-ri-kan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process of attracting or encouraging.
    The attraction of people at the festival seemed very strong.
    Ang tarikan ng mga tao sa festival ay tila napakalakas.
    The quality of a thing or person that attracts others.
    The attraction of her personality is contagious.
    Ang tarikan ng kanyang personalidad ay nakakahawa.
    A force that pulls things together.
    The attraction of the magnet can pull iron.
    Ang tarikan ng magnet ay kayang humatak ng bakal.

    Etymology

    from the word 'yari' meaning to make or create, and 'an' which connects to the noun.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    attraction for tourists
    places or activities that attract visitors.
    tarikan ng mga turista
    magnetic attraction
    the force of a magnet acting on metals.
    magnetikong tarikan

    Related Words

    attraction
    A term that gives inclination or quality that attracts.
    akit
    interest
    An interest or liking for something.
    hilig

    Slang Meanings

    challenges that might involve physical strength
    That challenge is not for the weak!
    Yung tarikan na 'yan, hindi para sa mga mahina!
    attraction or like having a magnetic pull
    The pull of the people at the party is intense!
    Ang tarikan ng mga tao sa party, grabe!
    encouragement or prompting others
    What’s your pull to convince the gang to join?
    Anong tarikan mo sa barkada para sumama?