Tumagilid (en. To lean)

/tuˈmaɡilid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To move or deviate from a straight direction.
The vehicle tilted when he suddenly braked.
Tumagilid ang sasakyan nang mag-preno siya nang bigla.
To place at one side or edge.
He leaned to the side of the chair to see a better view.
Tumagilid siya sa upuan upang makakita ng mas magandang tanawin.
To become bent or not straight.
The tree leaned due to the strong wind.
Tumagilid ang puno dahil sa malakas na hangin.

Etymology

from the root 'gilid' meaning side or border.

Common Phrases and Expressions

leaning on the road
deviating from the right path or direction.
tumagilid sa daan

Related Words

side
The part of an object or environment not facing the center.
gilid

Slang Meanings

became a serious situation
Their business went downhill after the pandemic.
Tumagilid ang negosyo nila pagkatapos ng pandemya.
everything turned bad or dangerous
Everything went south when he met the wrong person.
Tumagilid ang lahat nang makilala niya ang maling tao.
got into trouble
His plan backfired in the end.
Tumagilid ang kanyang plano sa huli.
the good flow was interrupted
Their conversation went sideways because he got angry.
Tumagilid ang usapan nila kasi nagalit siya.