Bumakli (en. To twist)

/buˈmakli/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To move without a straight direction; to deviate.

He turned left to avoid the vehicle.

Bumakli siya sa kaliwa upang maiwasan ang sasakyan.

To give a different direction to something.

The group turned to find a better view.

Ang pangkat ay bumakli upang makahanap ng mas magandang tanawin.

To ask about something else.

Don't deviate from the conversation, just be quiet.

Huwag kang bumakli ng usapan, manahimik ka na lang.

From the word 'kali' meaning turn.

to stray from the topic

To deviate from the main discussion.

bumakli sa paksa

left

A direction often referred to in turning.

kaliwa

turn

The action of turning or changing direction.

liko

started to change or develop

When he started to rise, he became easier to recognize in the industry.

Nung bumakli na siya, mas madali na siyang makilala sa industry.

became more involved or active in a group

He used to be quiet, but when he started to rise, he's always included in outings.

Dati siyang tahimik, pero nang bumakli siya, lagi na siyang kasama sa mga lakad.