pagkabaluktot
state of being bent
From root: baluktot
Usage Note
Pagkabaluktot can refer to both physical bending and a person's lack of moral integrity. It is often used to describe how someone has changed from being straight or honest.
Examples
" Kita ang pagkabaluktot ng kawad. "
Natural Translation
The bending of the wire is visible.
Literal Translation
Visible the bending of wire.
" Hindi ko gusto ang pagkabaluktot ng bakal. "
Natural Translation
I don't like how the metal is bent.
Literal Translation
Not I like the bending of the metal.
" Marami ang nagulat sa pagkabaluktot ng kanyang prinsipyo nang piliin niyang protektahan ang sariling interes. "
Natural Translation
Many were surprised by the bending of his principles when he chose to protect his own interests.
Literal Translation
Many the surprised at the bending of his principle when chose he-that protect the own interest.
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