pangkaliwa
for the left side
From root: kaliwa
Usage Note
Pangkaliwa identifies an object specifically designed or intended for the left side, such as a left-foot shoe.
Examples
" Pangkaliwa ang sapatos na ito. "
Natural Translation
This shoe is for the left foot.
Literal Translation
For-the-left-side the shoe this.
" Ang guwantes na ito ay pangkaliwa. "
Natural Translation
This glove is for the left hand.
Literal Translation
The glove this is for-the-left-side.
" Akala ko pangkanan, kaya nahirapan akong isuot ang guwantes na pangkaliwa pala. "
Natural Translation
I thought it was for the right hand, so I struggled to put on the glove that turned out to be for the left.
Literal Translation
Thought I for-the-right, so struggled I to-wear the glove that for-the-left-side turns-out.
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