Lumiko (en. To turn)
/luˈmɪko/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the action of turning or changing direction.
Turn to the right to enter this road.
Lumiko ka sa kanan upang makapasok sa kalsadang ito.
Change of position or direction.
You need to turn if you don’t want to get lost.
Kailangan mong lumiko kung ayaw mong maligaw.
Choosing or diverting from a path or scenario.
Turn at the next light.
Lumiko ka sa susunod na ilaw.
Etymology
From the word 'liko' meaning 'turn' or 'bend'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
turn left
to turn left
lumiko sa kaliwa
turn right
to turn right
lumiko sa kanan
Related Words
turn
The act of turning or changing direction.
liko
turning point
The place encountered in turning or rotating.
ikutan
Slang Meanings
to dive into or intense love
It seems like he's fallen for you.
Parang lumiko na nga siya sa puso mo.
changed direction
He suddenly turned down another road, I don’t know why.
Bigla siyang lumiko sa ibang daan, hindi ko alam kung bakit.
got into an argument or crossover
Why does it seem like the conversation turned to what we were fighting about?
Bakit parang lumiko ang usapan sa pinag-aawayan natin?