Paikutin (en. To turn around)

/paɪˈku.tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action that causes movement or rotation around a point.
The child turns the wheel on his bicycle.
Ang bata ay paikutin ang gulong sa kanyang bisikleta.
Turning or rotating an object from one position to another.
He needs to turn his body to catch the ball.
Kailangan niyang paikutin ang kanyang katawan upang makuha ang bola.
Putting an object into circular motion.
The people in the dance turn their bodies to the rhythm of the music.
Ang mga tao sa sayaw ay paikutin ang kanilang mga katawan sa ritmo ng musika.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to turn the world
To do something that changes or spins the situation.
paikutin ang mundo

Related Words

circle
Revolving or spinning of an object, can refer to movement.
ikot
rotation
The action of turning or changing position.
pag-ikot

Slang Meanings

to please or make happy
Stop making me guess; I just want to know the truth.
Huwag mo nang paikutin ang isip ko, gusto ko nang malaman ang totoo.
to make someone happy
You can twist my feelings, but in the end, I still want to turn you around.
Kaya mo akong paikutin, pero sa dulo, gusto ko pa ring paikutin ka pabalik.
to excite or thrill
You're amazing! Keep me guessing; it's so thrilling!
Ang galing mo, paikutin mo ako nang paikutin, sobrang nakakakilig!