From root: kanan
Usage Note
Pakanan indicates a direction or movement towards the right side. Lumiko ka pakanan sa susunod na kanto means turn right at the next corner.
Examples
" Lumiko ka pakanan dito. "
Natural Translation
Turn right here.
Literal Translation
Turn you toward-the-right here.
" Lumiko ka pakanan sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
Turn right at the corner.
Literal Translation
Turn you toward-the-right at the corner.
" Pagkatapos ng tulay, lumiko ka pakanan at makikita mo na ang aming bahay sa dulo ng kalye. "
Natural Translation
After the bridge, turn right and you'll already see our house at the end of the street.
Literal Translation
After of bridge, turn you toward-the-right and see you already the our house at end of street.
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