kanan
kánan with stress marks
right (direction)
Usage Note
Kanan is used to indicate the right side or direction and is almost always preceded by the marker 'sa' (sa kanan) to specify location. It is an essential word for navigating daily life or giving directions when riding public transport like jeepneys and tricycles.
Examples
" Nasa kanan ang banyo. "
Natural Translation
The bathroom is on the right.
Literal Translation
At right the bathroom.
" Nandoon ang daan sa kanan. "
Natural Translation
The road is over to the right.
Literal Translation
There is the road at right.
" Kapag nakarating ka sa ilaw-trapiko, lumiko ka sa kanan at makikita mo agad ang aming tahanan. "
Natural Translation
When you reach the traffic light, turn to the right and you will see our home right away.
Literal Translation
When reach you at traffic-light, turn you to right and see you immediately the our home.
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