EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
tilted; askew; inclined to one side...
to take up a course; to be attracted to...
fancied, taken a liking to...
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FIL: Nakahilig o nakatagilid sa isang direksyon; hindi tuwid o pantay ang pagkakatayo.
EN: tilted; askew; inclined to one side
Like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but for everyday things. A picture frame on the wall that's not straight is 'paling'. Your head when you're confused or trying to look cute in a selfie is 'paling'. 'Ayusin mo yung salamin mo, paling.'
Often used to describe objects that should be upright but are not. Can also describe a person's posture or head position.
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🇵🇭 Naging paling ang poste ng kuryente dahil sa malakas na bagyo.
🇺🇸 The electric post became tilted because of the strong typhoon.
🇵🇭 Napansin niyang paling ang pagkakalagay ng libro sa estante.
🇺🇸 She noticed that the book on the shelf was placed askew.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.