Maitungo (en. Crooked)

/maɪ̯ˈtuŋo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Means crooked or not straight.

The road is crooked, so we need to be careful while driving.

Ang daan ay maitungo, kaya't kailangan nating mag-ingat sa pagmamaneho.

Can refer to something with an unusual shape or irregular form.

The columns in the old building are crooked and have unusual designs.

Ang mga haligi sa lumang gusali ay maitungo at may mga kakaibang disenyo.

Sometimes used to describe a body born with deformity.

He was born with a crooked left arm.

Siya ay ipinanganak na maitungo sa kanyang kaliwang braso.

Ang salitang 'maitungo' ay nagmula sa ugat na 'itung' na nangangahulugang baluktot o magkurba.

crooked road

A road that is not straight; requires careful attention.

maitungong daan

crooked eyes

Eyes that are crooked or misaligned.

maitungong mata

crooked

A term similar to maitungo referring to having a crooked appearance.

baluktot

curve

A shape that is bent or not straight.

kurba

Defiance or refusal to follow orders

Why are you being maitungo to your parents? You should follow them.

Bakit ka maitungo sa mga magulang mo? Dapat mo silang sundin.

Opposition to something or an idea

Your maitungo attitude in the debate doesn't look good.

Ang maitungo na attitude mo sa debate ay di magandang tingnan.