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.

Etymology

Pinagmulan mula sa salitang Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Related Words

turn
An action of turning or changing direction.
pihit
wander
The act of walking or traveling around.
lumibot

Slang Meanings

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.