From root: gilid
Usage Note
Tagilid describes something that is leaning to one side or is not level. It can also figuratively refer to a precarious or unstable situation, such as tagilid ang lagay (the situation is critical).
Examples
" Tagilid ang larawan sa dingding. "
Natural Translation
The picture on the wall is tilted.
Literal Translation
Tilted the picture on the wall.
" Tagilid ang baso sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
The glass is tilted on the table.
Literal Translation
Tilted the glass on the table.
" Tagilid na ang lagay ng negosyo nila, kaya kailangan nilang gumawa kaagad ng paraan para makaahon. "
Natural Translation
Their business is in a precarious state, so they need to act quickly to recover.
Literal Translation
Tilted already the situation of business their, so need they make immediately of way for recover.
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