Magpaikot (en. To rotate)

/maɡ.pa.ˈi.kot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of moving or turning around a center.

Rotate the wheel to see how it works.

Magpaikot ka ng gulong upang makita kung paano ito gumagana.

The act of turning or revolving something in a specific direction.

Rotate your hand and follow the stance of your body.

Magpaikot ka ng kamay at sundan ang tindig ng iyong katawan.

This is done in a joyful manner while being accompanied by others.

Let's go around the plaza while chatting.

Magpaikot tayo sa plaza habang nagkukuwentuhan.

to rotate the wheel

Practice in turning or moving.

magpaikot ng gulong

turn

An action of deviation or rotation.

ikot

horizontal

Movement downward or upward.

pahalang

to be defeated or hurt by someone else, usually in a game or competition.

Why did you let him get the better of you? You knew he could easily defeat you.

Bakit ka nagpaikot sa kanya? Alam mong kayang-kaya ka niya.

to pretend or sell an illusion of having abilities that one does not really possess.

Don't kid yourself, you can't really sing.

Huwag ka na magpaikot, hindi ka naman marunong kumanta.

to communicate or play in a way that seems unserious.

You're messing around so much in your relationship, don't you realize you love him?

Ang dami mong paikot-ikot sa relasyon niyo, hindi mo ba alam na mahal siya?