Panulok (en. Corner)

/pəˈnu.lok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of a room or structure where two walls meet.
He stood in the corner waiting for his friend.
Nakatayo siya sa panulok habang naghihintay sa kanyang kaibigan.
A part of an object that is at an end or branching out.
I painted the corner of my home a bright color.
Ipininta ko ang panulok ng aking tahanan ng maliwanag na kulay.
An angle in geometry.
In geometry, corners are important for constructing diagrams.
Sa geometry, mahalaga ang mga panulok para sa pagbuo ng mga diagram.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'lulok' which means 'to create an angle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the corner
at the end or part of a room or place.
sa panulok

Related Words

corner
A place where two roads meet.
kanto
end
The farthest or last part of something.
dulo

Slang Meanings

Look
Take a look at me, you might like me.
Panulok mo naman sa akin, baka may gusto ka.
Glance
It seems like you had a glance at your ex earlier.
Parang may panulok ka sa ex mo kanina, ah.
Flirt
Don't take too much notice of him, he's just flirting.
Huwag ka masyadong panulok sa kanya, bola lang 'yan.