From root: kaliwa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ikinaliwa
i-ki-na-li-WA
turned something left
Present (Incomplete)
ikinakaliwa
i-ki-na-ka-li-WA
turning something left
Future (Contemplated)
ikakaliwa
i-ka-ka-li-WA
will turn something left
Usage Note
Ikaliwa is used when instructing someone to move or steer an object, such as a vehicle or a tool, towards the left side. It is an object-focus verb typically used in instructional or directional contexts.
Examples
" Ikaliwa mo ang manibela. "
Natural Translation
Turn the steering wheel left.
Literal Translation
Turn-left you the steering-wheel.
" Subukang ikaliwa ang luma mong upuan. "
Natural Translation
Try to turn your old chair left.
Literal Translation
Try turn-left-something the old by-you chair.
" Dahan-dahan mong ikaliwa ang gulong habang umaatras tayo papasok sa makitid na garahe. "
Natural Translation
Slowly turn the wheel left while we back into the narrow garage.
Literal Translation
Slowly you turn-left the wheel while backing we entering to narrow garage.
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