Pakiling (en. To lean)

/paˈkiʎiŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act of bending or tilting the body or head.

In leaning his head, he shows respect to his teacher.

Sa pakiling ng kanyang ulo, iginagalang niya ang kanyang guro.

verb

The action of bending or tilting towards a direction.

Lean your body to see the view.

Pakilingin mo ang iyong katawan upang makita ang tanawin.

root word: 'kiling' meaning turn or deviation

leaning to the right

turning or tilting to the right

pakiling sa kanan

leaning to the left

turning or tilting to the left

pakiling sa kaliwa

action

A motion or movement of the body.

kilos

A casual request or favor that isn't too serious.

Please, can you trim the overgrown leaves in the backyard?

Pakiling, pakitabas naman yung mga malalabay na dahon sa likod bahay.

A playful way to ask for something light or frivolous.

Can you add some fun to my lunch, it looks empty!

Paki-ling mo naman yung lunch ko, mukhang walang laman na huh.