Angkanan (en. Right side)
/aŋˈka.nan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Part of the body that is on the right side of a person.
His right side hurts after repeated training.
Ang kanyang angkanan ay masakit pagkatapos ng paulit-ulit na pagsasanay.
Right or the part on the right side of something.
Put the book on the right side of the table.
Ilagay mo ang libro sa angkanan ng mesa.
In the context of direction, it refers to the right.
Turn right after the second corner.
Liko ka sa angkanan pagkatapos ng ikalawang kanto.
Etymology
from the words 'the' and 'right'
Common Phrases and Expressions
on the right side
on the right or part of the right
sa angkanan
Related Words
right
Refers to the direction right or part on the right.
kanan
right hand
The hand on the right side of the body.
kanang kamay
Slang Meanings
Discriminated association or group.
So that's why he changed, because he doesn't like those angkanan.
Kaya pala siya nagbago, kasi ayaw niya sa mga angkanan na yun.
Their people or associates with a higher status.
It seems like he feels he doesn't belong to the angkanan of the elitists.
Parang feeling niya, hindi siya kasali sa angkanan ng mga elitista.
Group of people with similar backgrounds or attitudes.
I'm glad you mentioned that angkanan, because we always stick together.
Masaya ako na nabanggit mo ang angkanan na yan, kasi parati tayong sama-sama.