Tirik (en. Open)

ti-rik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To start or to shine light.
He got up and opened his eyes in the morning.
Bumangon siya at tirik ang kanyang mga mata sa umaga.
adjective
Having a visible or upright posture.
The cat's eyes are wide open as it observes.
Ang mga mata ng pusa ay tirik habang ito ay nagmamasid.
Spread out or in an extended position.
The tree's leaves are open under the sun.
Ang mga dahon ng puno ay tirik sa ilalim ng araw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wide awake
Indicating being awake or alert.
tirik ang mata

Related Words

open
Means unblocked or free of obstruction.
bukas

Slang Meanings

super famous
Wow, that band is really on fire with the fans!
Grabe, tirik na tirik na ang banda na yan sa mga fans!
the sun is high or hot
The sun is really blazing, I might get a sunburn.
Tirik na tirik na ang araw, baka magka-sunburn ako.
out of it, not aware of the situation
You seem out of it, you don't know what's happening here.
Parang tirik ka, hindi mo alam ang mga nangyayari dito.