Pagtalikod (en. Turning away)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of turning away or avoiding something or someone.
His turning away from the family caused a rift.
Ang pagtalikod niya sa pamilya ay nagdulot ng hidwaan.
A sudden change of mind or decision.
The lawmakers' turning away from their decision surprised many.
Ang pagtalikod ng mga mambabatas sa kanilang desisyon ay ikinagulat ng marami.
The act of turning away or avoiding responsibilities or obligations.
Turning away from obligations is unacceptable.
Ang pagtalikod mula sa mga obligasyon ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.

Etymology

Root word: talikod; Compound word: pag- + talikod

Common Phrases and Expressions

turning away from duty
Avoidance or neglect of responsibilities.
pagtalikod sa tungkulin
turning away from a friend
Avoiding or neglecting a friend.
pagtalikod sa kaibigan

Related Words

back
A noun referring to the rear or unseen part of the body.
talikod
leave
A verb meaning to let go or relinquish a place or person.
umalis

Slang Meanings

lying or deception
Don't turn your back on me, just admit what you did!
Wag kang magpatalikod sa akin, umamin ka na sa ginawa mo!
abandonment
You shouldn't turn your back on your friends when they have problems.
Hindi ka dapat magpatalikod sa mga kaibigan mo kapag may problema.
disobedience or change of mind
His turning away from their agreement is very painful.
Ang kanyang pagtalikod sa kanilang usapan ay napaka-sakit.