Pagkiling (en. Tilt)

/paɡˈkiling/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action of leaning or turning in one direction.

The tilt of his body shows his preference.

Ang pagkiling ng kanyang katawan ay nagpapakita ng kanyang kagustuhan.

Support or alignment with a person or idea.

His leaning towards the party caused much debate.

Ang kanyang pagkiling sa partido ay naging sanhi ng maraming debate.

The word 'pagkiling' comes from the root word 'kiling' which means 'support' or 'tilt'.

with bias

showing favoritism or opposition to a certain idea or person.

may pagkiling

support

Active help or perspective towards a person, group, or idea.

pagsuporta

Being biased toward one thing or person.

Your friend's bias in the debate makes it seem like they're leaning toward one side.

Ang pagi-iskwal ng kaibigan mo sa debate, para bang may pagkiling siya sa isang panig.

Tendency or inclination towards a particular activity.

I have a leaning towards artistic works, which is why I love drawing.

May pagkiling ako sa mga masining na gawa, kaya mahilig akong mag-drawing.