EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
right side, right-hand direction...
to gurgle; to murmur (like a brook)...
to brighten up; to become clear...
Pang-uri
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/pa-ka-KA-nan/
FIL: Ang direksyon o panig na katapat ng kaliwa; ang gawing kanan.
EN: right side, right-hand direction
This is the formal, almost GPS-like way of saying 'sa kanan' (to the right). You'd use this if you were giving directions to a king or writing an old-timey novel. In modern traffic, you just shout, 'Kanan, Manong!' but 'pakakanan' is the version for your Lolo's Lolo.
From 'pa-' (directional) + 'kanan' (right).
Rarely used in modern conversation. 'Kanan' is the standard word.
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🇵🇭 Lumiko ang karwahe sa pakakanan na daan.
🇺🇸 The carriage turned to the right-hand road.
🇵🇭 Ang dambana ay matatagpuan sa pakakanan ng ilog.
🇺🇸 The shrine is located on the right side of the river.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.