Iskina (en. Corner)

is-ki-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or part located at the end of a road or wall.
The new milk shop is at the corner.
Nasa iskina ang bagong tindahan ng gatas.
An angle of an object, especially if it has handles or shapes.
There are signs at the corner of the road.
May mga palatandaan sa iskina ng kalsada.
A part of a road where two or more paths meet.
The traffic is heavy at the corner of Avenida.
Mahigpit ang trapiko sa iskina ng Avenida.

Etymology

The word 'iskina' is derived from the English word 'corner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

At the corner
Refers to a place or location that is at the corner.
Nasa iskina

Related Words

corner
A part or end of a road where two or more roads meet.
kanto

Slang Meanings

theft or taking something that doesn't belong to you
Don't worry, there's no stealing on his part, he's used to things like that.
Huwag kang mag-alala, wala namang iskina sa kanya, sanay na yan sa mga ganyan.
quickly taking or claiming something
He snatched that laptop before everyone went home.
Iskina niya yung laptop bago pa man mag-uwian.
a bad person known for trickery or deceit
That might just be a con artist, don't agree to borrow money from him.
Baka iskina lang yan, huwag kang pumayag na mangutang sa kanya.