pakanto
angular or corner-wise
From root: kanto
Usage Note
Pakanto describes an action or direction that is angled toward a corner. It can also refer to a style of cutting or placing something at an angle.
Examples
" Pakanto ang pagkakalagay nito. "
Natural Translation
It is placed corner-wise.
Literal Translation
Corner-wise the placement of-it.
" Ang disenyo ng mesa ay pakanto. "
Natural Translation
The design of the table is angular.
Literal Translation
The design of table is angular.
" Iminungkahi ng karpintero na pakanto ilagay ang aparador upang mas lumuwag ang daanan sa loob ng silid. "
Natural Translation
The carpenter suggested placing the cabinet corner-wise so that the passage inside the room would be more spacious.
Literal Translation
Suggested by the carpenter that corner-wise to-place the cabinet so that more loosens the passage in inside of room.
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