Kalikaw (en. To the left)

/kɑːlɪkɑːw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to the direction or location on the left side.
The teacher showed what to do on the left side of the classroom.
Ipinakita ng guro ang dapat gawin sa kaliwang bahagi ng silid-aralan.
It may refer to items located on the left side or direction.
Place the books on the shelf to the left.
Ilagay ang mga libro sa rack sa kaliwa.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kaliwa' which means 'left' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

left and right
Refers to many things or people around.
kaliwa't kanan

Related Words

right
Refers to the right side.
kanan

Slang Meanings

Don't be so dramatic
You're being so kalikaw, just chill a bit.
Kalikaw ka naman, konting chill lang.
Just going with the flow
Your plans are so kalikaw, you're not even executing them.
Kalikaw na lang ang mga plano mo, di mo naman ginagawa.