From root: kanto
Usage Note
Pagkanto is used to describe the act or instance of turning at a corner while walking or driving. It is commonly used in giving directions to signify the point of turning.
Examples
" Bumagal ang kotse sa pagkanto. "
Natural Translation
The car slowed down at the turn.
Literal Translation
Slowed the car at-the turning.
" Mag-ingat sa pagkanto ng sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
Be careful when turning the car at the corner.
Literal Translation
Be-careful in turning at-corner of the car.
" Sa pagkanto papuntang palengke, sumalubong sa amin ang masangsang na amoy ng tindahan ng isda. "
Natural Translation
At the turn toward the market, the pungent smell of the fish stall met us.
Literal Translation
At-the turning going-to market, met to us the pungent smell of stall of fish.
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