Saliwa (en. Side)
sa-li-wa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A part or position that is on the side.
He is standing on the side of the road.
Nakatayo siya sa saliwa ng kalsada.
A direction or location that is not in the center.
The side of the border is safe for animals.
Ang saliwa ng hangganan ay ligtas para sa mga hayop.
A location or part that is not primary and often overlooked.
People often forget the details on the side.
Ang mga tao ay madalas na nakakalimot sa mga detalye sa saliwa.
adjective
Referring to something that is on the side or part.
There is a side road to their house.
May saliwa na daan sa kanilang tahanan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
side of life
the part of life that is not central or primary.
saliwa ng buhay
Related Words
join
This word refers to attending or joining an activity.
sali
Slang Meanings
Funny style or movement
Just a cool saliwa, bro! So cool!
Tamang saliwa lang 'yan, bro! Napaka-cool!
Not the right direction in life
I’m on the saliwa, but I still don't know what to do.
Nasa saliwa na ako, pero di ko pa rin alam kung ano ang gagawin.
Maintaining being 'different'
Their trips are saliwa, I like that!
Saliwa ang trips nila, bet ko 'yun!