Ulok (en. Corner)

/uˈlok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Descriptive for parts that are not straight.
The corner of our table is broken.
Ang ulok ng ating mesa ay nasira.
A specific position or location.
He placed a chair in the corner of his house.
Nilagyan niya ng upuan ang ulok ng kanyang bahay.
A section or space where two walls or lines meet.
He passed by the corner of the street before going home.
Dumaan siya sa ulok ng kalye bago umuwi.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'largo' meaning 'place' or 'section.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the corner
in a specific part or location.
sa ulok

Related Words

corner
A broader term for a place where two walls or streets meet.
kanto
corner
A section also described in the context of walls or boundaries.
sulok

Slang Meanings

alarm clock or a clock that alarms
Sometimes, my clock doesn't ring at the right time, so I get late for work.
Minsan, 'yung ulok ko hindi tumutunog sa tamang oras, kaya nalilate ako sa trabaho.
time or period
It seems like I don't have time for the events later.
Parang wala akong ulok para sa mga ganap mamaya.