Iturnilyo (en. To turn)

i-turnil-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of turning or reversing something or someone to another direction.
Turn the pages of the book to see the next chapter.
Iturniyo ang mga pahina ng aklat upang makita ang susunod na kabanata.
Changing the position or orientation of an object.
Turn the chair to face the table.
Iturniyo ang upuan upang makaharap sa mesa.
Arranging something to change its direction.
Turn your body to see a better view.
Iturniyo ang iyong katawan upang makakita ng mas magandang tanawin.

Etymology

Origin of the word from the English word 'turn'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to turn well or properly
to do the act of turning in an effective manner
iturnilyo nang maayos
to turn the vehicle
to steer or guide the vehicle in a different direction
iturnilyo ang sasakyan

Related Words

turn
Another word meaning change of direction.
liko

Slang Meanings

turning of fate
It's like a turn of fate in my life, from being poor to becoming rich.
Parang iturnilyo lang ang buhay ko, mula sa hirap naging mayaman.
quick change
The quick change of events in class, there was an unexpected quiz!
Ang iturnilyo ng mga pangyayari sa klase, may biglaang quiz!
representation of unexpected events
The twist of the situation, you thought it was quiet, suddenly everyone was running.
Yung iturnilyo ng sitwasyon, akala mo tahimik na, biglang nagtatakbuhan ang lahat.