From root: kaliwa
Usage Note
Kaliwete refers to a person who primarily uses their left hand, a trait often noted in Filipino social circles.
Examples
" Kaliwete ako. "
Natural Translation
I am left-handed.
Literal Translation
Left-handed I.
" Ang kapatid ko ay kaliwete. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is left-handed.
Literal Translation
The sibling my is left-handed.
" Dahil kaliwete siya, mahirap para sa kanya na gamitin ang mga gunting na ginawa para sa mga hindi kaliwete. "
Natural Translation
Because she is left-handed, it is hard for her to use scissors made for right-handed people.
Literal Translation
Because left-handed she, hard for her to use the scissors that made for the not left-handed.
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