Liling (en. Turning)
/liˈliŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of turning or bending.
The turning of the vehicle at the corner is difficult to control.
Ang liling ng sasakyan sa kanto ay mahirap kontrolin.
A form of the verb that requires one or more complements.
He is continuously turning in his response.
Siya ay patuloy na liling sa kanyang responde.
Etymology
Uncertain, derived from the root 'ling' meaning to bend or curve.
Common Phrases and Expressions
turning at the corner
Turning at a corner or side.
liling sa kanto
Related Words
joy
Refers to happiness or pleasure expected from an arrangement or behavior.
ligaya
Slang Meanings
Scratching one's head because of confusion.
Liling because Jan won't follow the instructions!
Liling kasi ayaw sumunod ni Jan sa instructions!
Worried or showing doubt.
I'm liling about our project because something seems off.
Liling ako sa project natin kasi parang may something off.