Tiktik (en. Tiktik)

/tik-tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A creature in mythology that symbolizes death.

The tiktik is known to appear while people are asleep.

Ang tiktik ay kilala sa paglabas nito habang ang mga tao ay natutulog.

A bird associated with superstitions and folk tales.

It is said that the tiktik can see people who are about to die.

Sinasabing ang tiktik ay may kakayahang makakita ng mga taong malapit nang mamatay.

A being often depicted as having the ability to shift.

Many stories revolve around the tiktik and its abilities to transform.

Maraming kwento ang tungkol sa tiktik at ang mga kakayahan nito sa paglusong.

Primarily used in folklore and mythology.

Climbing tiktik

A type of tiktik described as climbing from the ground to trees or houses.

Tiktik na umaakyat

aswang

A vicious creature from Philippine legends that feeds on humans.

aswang

multo

A visible spirit of a deceased person.

multo

A term referring to spirits that eat babies or people.

Don't go out into the dark, a tiktik might follow you!

Wag kang lalabas sa madilim, baka tiktik ang sumunod sa'yo!

Describing someone who feels unwell or is in pain.

I'm really feeling down because of my chest pains.

Ang tiktik na tiktik na ako sa pagkabog ng dibdib ko.

Someone who is annoying or loves to tease others.

Dude, Juan is at it again with his teasing!

Pare, tiktik na naman si Juan sa kakakulit niya!