Kaliwaan (en. Left side)

/ka.liˈwa.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A part or direction that is on the left of an object or person.

Put the book on the left side of the table.

Ilagay mo ang libro sa kaliwaan ng mesa.

The part that faces left when a person is facing the front.

Jake is on the left side while we are facing the stage.

Nasa kaliwaan si Jake habang kami ay nakaharap sa entablado.

from the word 'kaliwa' meaning 'left' and 'waan' meaning 'side' or 'direction'.

left and right

There are things seen on both the left and right, often referring to surroundings or situations that are full of people or things.

kaliwa’t kanan

right

The opposite of left; a part or direction that is on the right of an object or person.

kanan

Sweat or fatigue caused by extreme heat.

Wow, I'm drenched with sweat from the heat outside!

Grabe, kaliwaan na ako sa init ng araw sa labas!

A situation where you feel overwhelmed or not in the mood.

I'm so overwhelmed with my assignments, it's stressing me out!

Kaliwaan na ako sa mga assignments ko, nakaka-stress!