Paturnuhin (en. To turn)

pa-tur-nu-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of turning or pivoting something.
Turn the wheel of the car to get the right direction.
Paturnuhin mo ang gulong ng sasakyan upang makuha ang tamang direksyon.
The act of adjusting or changing position.
Turn your body to see the view better.
Paturnuhin ang iyong katawan upang mas makita mo ang tanawin.
Performing a command or instruction related to flipping over something.
Turn the pages of the book to find information.
Paturnuhin ang mga pahina ng aklat upang makahanap ng impormasyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

turn your attention
Expressing giving attention to something by turning one's gaze or focus.
paturnuhin ang atensyon
turn your head
Make the action of rotating your head toward another direction.
paturnuhin ang iyong ulo

Related Words

pivot
A noun referring to the act of turning or changing direction.
pihit
self-turn
A phrase meaning manipulating one's body or objects to achieve a result.
sariling ikot

Slang Meanings

Disobedience or defense against something
Don't rebel against the boss's orders, he might get angry.
Huwag kang paturnuhin sa utos ni boss, baka magalit siya.
Preventing someone from doing something bad.
You need to be cautious during the festival, there are mischievous people around.
Kailangan kang paturnuhin sa piyesta, may mga tao kasing malikot.
Choosing not to continue or join.
I don't want to go anymore, just leave me out.
Ayoko na sumama, paturnuhin mo na lang ako.