Likutin (en. Twist)

li-ku-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

This refers to the action of twisting or turning.

Due to the twisting of her hand, she couldn't write properly.

Dahil sa likutin ng kanyang kamay, hindi siya makapagsulat ng maayos.

It can also mean rearranging or moving positions.

I need to twist the wires to organize the cables.

Kailangan kong likutin ang mga wires para maging maayos ang kable.

The word is also used to describe actions in a complex manner.

The twist of his behavior creates a complicated situation.

Ang likutin ng kanyang ugali ay nagbibigay ng sitwasyong masalimuot.

In Tagalog, 'likutin' comes from the root word 'likot', which means to twist or to move in a twisting motion.

twist the mind

The situation becoming complicated due to thinking of possibilities.

likutin ang isip

twist

This is a noun that refers to the action of twisting or changing.

likot

twirl

A verb similar to likutin, meaning to rotate or spin.

ikutin

To do something mischievous or bad.

Don't mess around, you might just get hurt.

Huwag kang likutin, baka masaktan ka lang.

To experiment or try out different things.

Don't mess with your gadgets too much, they might break.

Huwag kang masyadong likutin ang gadgets mo, baka masira.

To be daring or do something unusual.

Your mind is so inventive, it's like you just came up with a new idea!

Ang likutin ng utak mo, parang nakabuo ka ng bagong idea!