paikot-ikot
repeatedly going in circles
From root: ikot
Usage Note
Paikot-ikot describes someone moving aimlessly or being unable to find an exit. It is often used when someone is lost or when a conversation is not progressing.
Examples
" Paikot-ikot kami sa mall. "
Natural Translation
We kept going in circles in the mall.
Literal Translation
Going-in-circles we at mall.
" Paikot-ikot ang aso sa paligid ko. "
Natural Translation
The dog is going in circles around me.
Literal Translation
Going-in-circles the dog around me.
" Dahil walang malinaw na palatandaan, paikot-ikot kami sa lumang lungsod bago namin natagpuan ang tamang daan. "
Natural Translation
Because there were no clear signs, we kept going in circles in the old city before we found the right road.
Literal Translation
Because no clear that sign, going-in-circles we at old city before our found the correct road.
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