Halikwat (en. To step aside)

ha-lik-wat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To step aside or pull aside slightly from a place.

You need to step aside from the crowded path to let the vehicle pass.

Kailangan mong halikwat mula sa masikip na daan upang makadaan ang sasakyan.

To leave or detach from a situation or location.

Move and step aside there while waiting for your friend.

Gumalaw ka at halikwat doon sa tabi habang naghihintay ng iyong kaibigan.

To speak in a different tone that is not quick and careful.

He stepped aside while telling a story, so everyone listened.

Halikwat siya habang nagkukuwento, kaya’t nakinig ang lahat.

step aside to the side

to step aside

halikwat sa gilid

step a little aside

to step a little distance away

halikwat ng kaunti

to step

An action of moving or stepping in a certain direction.

humakbang

Walk with style or flair.

He's so halikwat while walking in the mall, like a model!

Sobrang halikwat siya habang naglalakad sa mall, parang modelo!

Walk like you don't care about what's around.

Even with a lot of people, he still halikwat on the road.

Kahit maraming tao, halikwat pa rin siya sa kalsada.

Very confident while walking.

Her halikwat is beautiful, she holds her head high!

Ang ganda ng halikwat niya, ang taas ng ulo!