Tinik (en. Thorn)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sharp part of a plant, usually used as a defense.

Be careful of the thorns of the rose so you don't get hurt.

Maging maingat ka sa tinik ng rosas upang hindi ka masugatan.

A sharp part of an animal, such as that of a fish or other organisms.

The fish's spine can cause further pain if not carefully extracted.

Ang tinik ng isda ay maaaring maging sanhi ng karagdagang sakit kung hindi ito maingat na nahugot.

thorn in the finger

A sharp object that has pierced the finger.

tinik sa daliri

don't get close to the thorns

A call to avoid dangers or bad situations.

wag nang lumapit sa tinik

joy

Most joy is under the fear of the thorn that may cause pain.

ligaya

Dense food or something that is eaten (commonly used for chicharrón or crispy pata).

This food is so dense, its broth is so salty!

Ang tinik na 'to, ang sabaw 'nya ang taas ng alat!

To rise, increase, or speed up something, often used to describe an effort or success.

Our points are rising fast in the game, we're going to lose!

Tinik na ang mga points namin sa game, talo na kami!