Palihis (en. Side)

pah-lee-his

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that is on the side or part of something.
He sat at the side of the table.
Umupo siya sa palihis ng mesa.
Refers to a direction or location that is not straight.
The road is off to the side of that tree.
Ang daan ay palihis sa punong iyon.
Shows a position that is not in the central part.
He stood beside the wall.
Nakatayo siya palihis ng pader.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sideways thinking
Thinking that is not direct or straightforward.
palihis na pag-iisip
sidetracked question
A question that strays from the main topic.
palihis na tanong

Related Words

side
Part of something that is on the side.
gilid
beside
Place that is near something.
tabi

Slang Meanings

A raised-hand entrance or ascent onto something.
Go ahead, we might run out of time!
Palihis ka na, baka maubusan tayo ng oras!
To hurry or separate from a group.
They went ahead for the next activity.
Palihis na sila para sa susunod na aktibidad.
To make a way or move away from an obstruction.
Step aside on the road, people are busy!
Palihis ka na sa daan, abala 'yung mga tao!