Tikod (en. Heel)

/ˈtikod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The back part of the foot that touches the ground while standing or walking.

He tripped and hit his heel on the floor.

Nadapa siya at tumama ang tikod niya sa sahig.

Part that supports the weight of the body when standing or moving.

The heel is important for proper body balance.

Mahalaga ang tikod sa wastong pagbalanse ng katawan.

Originating from the Tagalog language.

white heel

The white part at the back of a person's foot.

puting tikod

heel injury

The injury to the painful part of the heel.

mersa ng tikod

foot

Part of the body used for walking.

paa

size

Measurement of part of the foot including the heel.

sukat

belt or weight around the waist, especially when it has a snake pattern

Watch out you might hit your 'tikod' on the road!

Baka tumama ka sa tikod mo sa daan!

life-threatening joy or fun

Wow, the party was so much fun, we were all on our 'tikod'!

Grabe, ang saya ng party, parang nasa tikod kami lahat!