Nakatalikwas (en. Turned away)

/na.ka.taˈlik.was/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Indicating a state of deviation or change of direction from the intended path.

His mind was turned away from the true purpose of the project.

Ang kanyang isip ay nakatalikwas sa tunay na layunin ng proyekto.

Shows a sense of avoidance or turning away from something.

He turned away from the ideas expressed by his friends.

Siya ay nakatalikwas sa mga ideya na pinapahayag ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

mind is turned away

Means that the mind is unfocused or directed towards something else.

nakatalikwas ang isip

deviation

The act of deviating from a set direction.

talikwas

confused

I'm confused again with math, I don't know how to start.

Nakatalikwas na naman ako sa math, di ko na alam kung paano ako magsimula.

anxious

I'm anxious about the problems I will face in life.

Nakatalikwas ako sa mga susuunging problema sa buhay.

lost

I'm lost while walking in the mall, I don't know where the store is.

Nakatalikwas ako habang naglalakad sa mall, di ko alam kung saan ang tindahan.