Pagliko (en. Turning)
pag-lee-ko
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of turning or changing direction.
We need to turn at the next street to the right.
Kailangan nating mag-pagliko sa susunod na kalye patungo sa kanan.
A part of a road or street that bends in another direction.
The turn at the corner is difficult to make when there are many vehicles.
Ang pagliko sa kanto ay mahirap gawin kapag maraming sasakyan.
Etymology
The term 'liko' comes from the root word 'liko' meaning to bend or turn.
Common Phrases and Expressions
turn analysis
The process of determining angles or directions when moving.
pagsusuri ng pagliko
Related Words
turning
An action of directly changing direction, possibly similar to turning.
pagbaling
curve
A part of a road that has a bent form.
kurba
Slang Meanings
turning during a journey; turning in a direction
When you ride a jeep, you should be ready for the turns; you might not get to ride.
Pag sumusakay ka ng jeep, dapat handa ka na sa pagliko, baka hindi ka makasakay.
before deciding; a decision that has a twist
Wow, he made another turn in his decision; you thought he was sure.
Grabe, nagliko na naman siya sa desisyon niya, akala mo sigurado na.