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    Tumali (en. To turn aside)

    tu-ma-li

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of turning or diverting from a direction.
    He turned to the left side of the road.
    Tumali siya sa kaliwang bahagi ng kalsada.
    Turning away from a conversation or issue.
    He diverted from what he said to avoid continuing the conversation.
    Tumali siya sa kanyang sinabi upang hindi matuloy ang pakikipag-usap.

    Etymology

    From the Tagalog word for redirecting or turn aside.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    turn aside from the path
    to take another direction
    tumali ng daan

    Related Words

    departure
    The process of leaving a place or position.
    alis

    Slang Meanings

    to turn back or withdraw from a decision
    He backed out of the conversation when he found out it wasn't a good idea.
    Tumali siya sa usapan nang malaman niyang hindi magandang ideya 'yon.
    to become afraid or hesitant
    He backed off at the threat of boss's stare.
    Tumali siya sa banta ng tingin ni boss.