Ikunot (en. To twist)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Moved as if twisted or turned.

He twisted his body to get out of a tight space.

Ikinunot niya ang kanyang katawan upang makalabas sa masikip na puwang.

To change direction by turning.

The vehicle twisted around the corner at high speed.

Ikinunot ng sasakyan ang kanto sa mataas na bilis.

To combine two things by tightening or twisting.

He twisted the ropes to make the knot tighter.

Ikinunot niya ang mga lubid upang maging mas matibay ang pagkakabuhol.

twisted of slippers

Becoming messy or tangled.

ikinut ng tsinelas

to circle

A verb meaning to rotate or pass around something.

ikutan

Receiving something with both hands, often used in games or simple receptions.

Fold your hands for the gathering later.

Ikunot mo yung kamay mo para sa salu-salo mamaya.

Open your hands or extend them, often as if offering something to someone else.

Extend that to him so he knows you like his idea.

Ikunot mo yan sa kanya para malaman niyang gusto mo ang idea niya.

To give respect or salute to someone.

When you greet him, fold your hands first as a sign of respect.

Kapag batiin mo siya, ikunot mo muna kamay mo para sa respeto.