Nakauklo (en. Curved)

/nakuˈklo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Means having a form or nature that diverges from a straight line.

The curved road is hard to navigate during winter.

Ang nakauklo na daan ay mahirap tahakin sa tag-lamig.

A behavior or tendency that leans or falls.

His curved posture indicated fatigue.

Ang kanyang nakauklo na postura ay nagbigay ng senyales ng pagod.

Root word derived from 'kulo' which comes from the root word 'kulod' meaning to curve.

curved mind

A mind that is not straightforward; has complicated plans and viewpoints.

nakauklo na isip

boil

Refers to a circular or curved shape.

kulo

bent

Means not straight; having a curve.

baluktot

pretend to know something but actually doesn't

He says he can fix that, but he's just nakauklo.

Sinasabi niya na kaya niyang ayusin 'yun, pero nakauklo lang yan.

intentional lack to appear cool

He was nakauklo in class, as if he didn't study.

Naka-unklo siya sa klase, parang hindi siya nag-aral.

lie about abilities

He can't sing, he just nakauklo in the audition.

Hindi siya marunong kumanta, nag-nakauklo lang siya sa audition.