From root: kanan
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kumanan
ku-MA-nan
turned right
Present (Incomplete)
kumakanan
ku-ma-KA-nan
turning right
Future (Contemplated)
kakanan
ka-KA-nan
will turn right
Usage Note
Kumanan is used primarily when giving or following directions, such as while driving or walking. It is frequently heard in conversations regarding navigation and is often used as a direct command for drivers.
Examples
" Kumanan ka sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
Turn right at the corner.
Literal Translation
Turn-right you at corner.
" Kumanan siya papunta sa parke. "
Natural Translation
He turned right toward the park.
Literal Translation
Turned right he/she going to the park.
" Pagkatapos mong tumawid sa tulay, kumanan ka agad at doon mo makikita ang paaralan sa kaliwa. "
Natural Translation
After you cross the bridge, turn right immediately and there you will see the school on the left.
Literal Translation
After you cross at bridge, turn-right you immediately and there you see the school at left.
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