Mapangliko (en. Curvy)

/ma-pang-li-ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a shape that is not straight or has curves.

The road is curvy in this area.

Ang daan ay mapangliko sa pook na ito.

Describes an object that has a curved or bending shape.

The colorful lights enhance the curvy design of the house.

Ang makukulay na ilaw ay nagpapatingkad sa mapangliko na disenyo ng bahay.

Describes a movement that is not straight or rectilinear.

Climbing the mountain is curvy and difficult.

Ang pag-akyat sa bundok ay mapangliko at mahirap.

derived from the root word 'liko' meaning not straight

curvy road

a road with curves or bends

mapangliko na daan

curvy line

a line that has curves or is not straight

mapanglikong linya

curve

The presence of a curve or change in direction.

liko

twist

A place where curves or bends meet.

buhol

creative and clever in thinking

Alex is amazing, his way of studying is so crafty!

Ang galing ni Alex, sobrang mapangliko ang paraan niya ng pag-aaral!

deceptive or cunning

Don't trust him, he's very crafty in conversations.

Huwag kang magtiwala sa kanya, napaka-mapangliko niyan sa mga usapan.