Ikot (en. Turn)

/ˈikot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To turn or rotate in a specific action.

Turn around the house while waiting.

Ikot ka sa paligid ng bahay habang naghihintay.

To perform a circular movement.

The rotation of the wheel is a sign of commencement.

Ikot ng gulong ang senyales ng pagsisimula.

To travel or roam around a place.

Let's circle around the plaza before heading home.

Ikot tayo sa plaza bago umuwi.

Pinagmulan mula sa salitang Tagalog

I will turn around here

I will walk or be busy in this area.

Iikot ako dito

Cycle of life

Recurrent experiences or opportunities in life.

Ikot ng buhay

turn

An action of turning or changing direction.

pihit

wander

The act of walking or traveling around.

lumibot

to wander around

Let's just wander around the mall before going home.

Mag-ikot-ikot lang tayo sa mall bago umuwi.

just going in circles

It feels like we're just going in circles, we didn't get anywhere.

Parang ikot-ikot na lang tayo, wala tayong napuntahan.

to take a route

The bus is taking the long route, we'll be stuck here until evening.

Ang bagal ng ikutan ng bus, abutin tayo ng gabi.