From root: ikot
Usage Note
Ikutan refers to the physical point or mechanism where something rotates. It can also metaphorically refer to a central hub or location.
Examples
" Sira ang ikutan ng gulong. "
Natural Translation
The wheel's pivot is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the pivot of wheel.
" Dito ang ikutan ng mga sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
This is the turning point for vehicles.
Literal Translation
Here the pivot-point of the vehicles.
" Dito sa gitna ng bayan ang ikutan ng lahat ng kalakalan, kaya laging maraming tao at sasakyan ang nagdaraan. "
Natural Translation
Here at the center of town is the hub of all trade, so there are always many people and vehicles passing by.
Literal Translation
Here at center of town the hub of all trade, so always many people and vehicles the passing-by.
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