baliko
balikô with stress marks
curved, not straight
Usage Note
Baliko describes anything that bends or deviates from a straight line — a crooked nail, a winding road, or even a dishonest person metaphorically. It is used in both literal physical descriptions and figurative speech about someone whose intentions are not straightforward.
Examples
" Baliko ang pakong ito. "
Natural Translation
This nail is crooked.
Literal Translation
Crooked the nail this.
" Ang daan sa bundok ay baliko. "
Natural Translation
The road on the mountain is curved.
Literal Translation
The road in mountain is curved.
" Mag-ingat ka sa pagmamaneho dito dahil baliko ang daan at maraming matarik na liko bago marating ang bayan. "
Natural Translation
Be careful driving here because the road is winding and there are many steep curves before you reach the town.
Literal Translation
Be-careful you in driving here because curved the road and many steep that curve before reach the town.
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