gilid
gilíd with stress marks
edge; side
Usage Note
Gilid refers to the edge or side of an object or area and is most commonly used with the marker 'sa' to indicate location or direction. You will often hear it used when giving directions or telling someone to move aside, such as 'sa gilid ng daan' (on the side of the road).
Examples
" Umupo ka sa gilid. "
Natural Translation
Sit at the side.
Literal Translation
Sit you at edge.
" Nakatayo siya sa gilid ng daan. "
Natural Translation
He is standing at the edge of the road.
Literal Translation
He is standing at edge of road.
" Inilagay niya ang mga gamit sa gilid ng mesa para may sapat na lugar para sa mga pagkain. "
Natural Translation
She put the things at the edge of the table so there would be enough room for the food.
Literal Translation
Put she the plural thing at edge of table so has enough room for the plural food.
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