Tumarang (en. To turn)
tu-ma-rang
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Create a rotation or change of direction.
We need to turn at the corner to get to the house.
Kailangan naming tumarang sa kanto para makarating sa bahay.
Shift to another direction from the current position.
Turn left at the next light.
Tumarang ka sa kaliwa sa susunod na ilaw.
Make a change in movement or behavior.
He decided to turn away from his plans after getting advice from his friend.
Nagpasya siyang tumarang sa kanyang mga plano matapos makuha ang payo ng kanyang kaibigan.
Etymology
Started from the root word 'tuwang' meaning straight or movement from one direction to another.
Common Phrases and Expressions
turn now
Start action or move quickly.
tumarang ka na
turn on the right path
Make the right decision or choice.
tumarang sa tamang daan
Related Words
steering wheel
A part of a vehicle used to turn or drive.
manibela
turn
An action of turning related to tumarang.
pagliko
Slang Meanings
to pretend or act like someone with different traits
Why is he tumarang like an actor? He has no talent!
Bakit siya tumarang na parang artista? Wala namang talent!
to be boastful or show off
When he got that award, he tumarang on social media.
Nang makuha niya 'yung award, tumarang siya sa social media.
to deceive or scheme for something
Sometimes, he just tumarang to get what he wants.
Minsan, tumarang lang siya para makuha 'yung gusto niya.