Pasaliwa (en. Left turn)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A direction towards the left.

Let's take a left turn at the second corner.

Kumuha tayo ng pasaliwa sa ikalawang kanto.

verb

The act of turning or redirecting to the left.

We'll turn left when we reach the sign.

Pasaliwa tayo kapag narating natin ang tanda.

turn left

to make a left turn

kumaliwa

right

The opposite of left referring to the direction to the right.

kanan

A different way of writing (or speaking) for the interests or hobbies of youth.

In my friend's pasaliwa, he gets more likes and comments.

Sa pasaliwa ng kaibigan ko, mas madalas siyang nakakatanggap ng likes at comments.

A term for things that are unusual or quirky.

Do you want to try the pasaliwa foods at this restaurant?

Gusto mo bang subukan ang mga pasaliwa sa pagkain sa restaurant na ito?

Sophisticated conversation or style of speaking.

Our discussion became pasaliwa when technical terms were introduced.

Naging pasaliwa ang talakayan namin nang pumasok ang mga terminong teknikal.