Kaliwete (en. Left-handed)

/kaliˈwete/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is more skilled at using their left hand than their right hand.

Juan is a left-handed person who loves to paint with his left hand.

Si Juan ay isang kaliwete na mahilig magpinta sa kanyang kaliwang kamay.

A habit or style of a person that is more focused or comfortable on the left side.

Left-handed individuals often have special equipment for their use.

Ang mga kaliwete ay madalas na nagkakaroon ng mga espesyal na kagamitan para sa kanilang gamit.

I am left-handed.

Kaliwete ako.

Kaliwete ako

left

Refers to the side that is opposite to the right.

kaliwa

newborn

Refers to a newborn baby, often related to left-handed individuals in studies of newborns.

kakapanganak

Leftist in decisions, often unable to accept other opinions.

Mark is so left-handed, he always gets his way in the group.

Kaliwete kasi 'tong si Mark, lagi na lang siya ang masusunod sa grupo.

Bouncy, often used as a joke for people who are a bit clumsy.

Jami said he's left-handed in basketball but still enjoys playing.

Sabi ni Jami, kaliwete siya sa basketball pero masaya pa rin laro niya.

Indicating a distinction in anything or anyone.

The manners of these Gefors are always left-handed, they can't keep up.

Laging kaliwete ang mga gawi ng mga Gefors na ito, di talaga nakakasabay.