Kosinilya (en. Corner)
ko-si-nil-ya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of something where two or more lines or planes meet.
The children are playing on the street by the corner.
Ang mga bata ay naglalaro sa kalsada sa pamamagitan ng kosinilya.
A part of a room or structure that connects two or more walls.
There is a table at the corner of the room.
Mayroong isang lamesa sa kosinilya ng silid.
A tight location or area where there are obstacles.
We should be careful when passing through that corner.
Dapat tayong maging maingat sa pagdaan sa kosinilya na iyon.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'esquina', meaning 'corner'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
at the corner
next to the corner or the place where lines or walls meet.
sa kosinilya
Related Words
corner
A term often used as a substitute for 'kosinilya', particularly in the context of streets.
kanto
Slang Meanings
Sidekick or partner
Mark is my sidekick in all our school projects.
Si Mark ang kosinilya ko sa lahat ng projects namin sa school.
Follower or companion
The kids always have a sidekick like that baby being carried around.
Yung mga bata, laging may kosinilya na parang yung sanggol na buhat-buhat.
Group of friends or squad
Our squad is always together at our hangout spot.
Sama-sama lagi ang kosinilya namin sa tambayan.