Pakanan (en. Right side)

/pakánan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Right side of something or space.
I saw a beautiful view on the right side of the road.
Nakita ko ang isang magandang tanawin sa pakanan ng tabi ng daan.
Direction where a clock rotates.
We should look to the right when driving on the road.
Dapat tayong tumingin sa pakanan kapag nagmamaneho sa kalsada.
A position that is to the right from a designated center.
The right side of the stage is where the performers are seen.
Ang pakanan ng entablado ay ang lugar kung saan makikita ang mga artista.

Etymology

From the word 'kanan' meaning 'right' or 'right side'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Turn to the right
Go to the right direction.
Lumiko sa pakanan
Prepare for the right
Get ready for the right direction.
Ihanda ang pakanan

Related Words

left
The opposite of right.
kaliwa

Slang Meanings

Right or the correct direction, often used in chatting or conversation.
Go to the right, that's correct.
Doon ka sa pakanan, tama na 'yan.
A shouted way of indicating direction, sometimes used jokingly.
Why aren't you to the right?! I thought you were there already.
Bakit wala ka sa pakanan?! Akala ko nasaan ka na.
A code or slang that refers to the right decision or move in a situation.
Let's just go with it, right is the correct one!
Pamanan na lang tayo, pakanan na 'yung tama!