Pagbayok (en. Detour)

/pəgˈbajok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of path taken that is not direct.

We need to take a detour because there is a closed road.

Kailangan nating lumiko sa pagbayok dahil may kalsadang sarado.

A method of avoiding an obstacle.

The detour allowed us to avoid accidents.

Ang pagbayok ay nagbigay-daan upang makaiwas tayo sa mga aksidente.

verb

The action of turning or diverging from the main road.

He took a detour behind the big truck.

Nagpagbayok siya sa likod ng malaking trak.

From the root word 'bayok' which means 'wrong path or direction'.

need for a detour

indicates that an alternative route is needed

kailangan ng pagbayok

wayward

A path or direction that is not straight.

bayok

to dance or show off in dancing

His dancing was so impressive on the dance floor, he looked like a professional!

Sobrang pagbayok niya sa dance floor, parang professional na!

doing mischievous or silly things

He just goofed around in front of his friends, which made them all laugh!

Nagpagbayok lang siya sa harap ng mga kaibigan niya, kaya ang saya-saya nila!

to be humorous or funny

He had so many jokes in the chat, we couldn't stop laughing!

Ang dami ng pagbayok niya sa chat, hindi kami tumigil ng tawa!