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    Umingkanto (en. Corner)

    u-ming-KAN-to

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A place that is at the side or end of a road.
    The store is at the corner of the street.
    Ang tindahan ay nasa umingkanto ng kalsada.
    A part of the road where two roads converge.
    He got off at the corner to wait for a jeep.
    Bumaba siya sa umingkanto upang maghintay ng jeep.

    Etymology

    This originates from the word 'kanto' which means corner or edge and 'umi' which means to flow or to emerge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at the corner
    refers to a location at the corner or intersection.
    sa umingkanto

    Related Words

    corner
    A part of the road that refers to an angled corner.
    kanto
    end of the road
    A part of the road that is near the end or limit.
    dulong kalsada

    Slang Meanings

    Acting higher or prouder than before.
    He seems to be acting like a big shot since he won the contest, I barely recognize him.
    Parang umingkanto na siya mula nang manalo sa contest, hindi na nakikilala.
    A slight change in behavior that seems more powerful.
    Now, he's acting like a big shot that's why he has so many fans.
    Ngayon, umingkanto na siya kaya't sobrang dami ng mga fans niya.