Pahilis (en. Slant)
/paˈhilis/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An angle or inclination of an object towards a direction.
The roof of the house has a slant design to easily drain rainwater.
Ang bubong ng bahay ay may pahilis na disenyo upang madaling matanggal ang tubig-ulan.
Movement or action in a tilted position.
The slanting movement of her body while she was walking was noticeable.
Ang pahilis na paggalaw ng kanyang katawan habang siya ay naglalakad ay kapansin-pansin.
State of being inclined or not straight.
The embankments were built with a slant to prevent soil erosion.
Ang mga pangpang ay ginawa nang may pahilis upang maiwasan ang pagbagsak ng lupa.
Common Phrases and Expressions
slant orientation
A direction with a tilted angle.
pahilis na orientasyon
Related Words
inclination
A condition showing an angle or position on one side.
hilig
tilt
The roundness or rotation of something that is not straight.
tilt
Slang Meanings
not well done
Why is your work like this? It’s not well done because it's messy.
Bakit ganyan ang gawa mo? Pahilis kasi ang pagkakaayos.
off-target
Your kick was off-target, you didn't hit the ball.
Pahilis ang sipa mo, hindi mo naabot ang bola.
circumvented
You just circumvented your entry, there are so many in line.
Pahilis na lang ang pasok mo, ang dami nang nakapila.
quick
Just quick, you really run fast!
Pahilis lang, ang bilis mo talagang tumakbo!