Pagligid (en. Turning)

pahg-lee-gid

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of rotating or turning away from one direction.
He wandered at his end.
Nagpagligid siya sa kanyang wakas.
The process of moving from one side to another edge.
Rotating the vehicle is needed to get the right direction.
Ang pagligid ng sasakyan ay kailangan upang makuha ang tamang direksyon.
The act of turning the body or object.
Riding, the sound of the wheels was heard.
Sa pagligid, nadinig ang tunog ng mga gulong.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'ligid' meaning 'side' and the prefix 'pag-' indicating an action or process.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vehicle turning
The action of a vehicle turning or rolling.
pagligid ng sasakyan

Related Words

side
Refers to the edge or part of an object.
ligid
turning
The action of spinning or reversing.
pag-ikot

Slang Meanings

Page of rolling (slang for sneaking around or being stealthy)
I just rolled around from the back so he wouldn't see me.
Pagligid lang ako sa likod para di niya ako makita.
Chill or relax (to take it easy)
Let's just chill at home later, we're not going out.
Pagligid lang tayo sa bahay mamaya, di tayo lalabas.
Make space (to create distance or room)
Can you move over, it’s cramped here!
Pagligid ka nga, masikip dito!