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    Lintangkati (en. Crosswise)

    /lin-tang-kati/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A direction that is sideways or crosswise.
    The crosswise direction is not straight but elevated at the side.
    Ang lintangkati ay hindi tuwid kundi nakataas sa gilid.
    A technique in positioning or arranging.
    The crosswise arrangement of the woods in construction provides stability.
    Ang lintangkati ng mga kahoy sa pagtatayo ay nagbibigay ng katatagan.
    Description of a style of action or movement that is not straight.
    His running was crosswise, so the speed was reduced.
    Ang kanyang pagtakbo ay lintangkati, kaya't nabawasan ang bilis.

    Etymology

    A Tagalog term combining 'linta' (leech) and 'kati' (a form of measurement or positioning)

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    looking at crosswise
    An organized view or arrangement of things.
    pagtingin sa lintangkati
    move crosswise
    Moving in a non-straight direction.
    gumalaw nang lintangkati

    Related Words

    leech
    A type of animal that typically removes blood from other animals or humans.
    linta
    measurement
    A term referring to the alignment of lines or angles in a measurement.
    kati

    Slang Meanings

    A kind or good person
    He is truly the lintangkati in the group, he is always there for his friends.
    Siya talaga ang lintangkati sa grupo, lagi siyang nandiyan para sa mga kaibigan niya.
    Someone who helps everyone
    When there's a problem, I know Mark is the lintangkati, because he's the first to help.
    Kapag may problema, alam kong lintangkati si Mark, kasi siya ang unang tumutulong.
    A true friend
    You should be like Anna, she is the lintangkati friend of everyone.
    Dapat kang maging tulad ni Anna, siya ang lintangkati na kaibigan ng lahat.