kiling
kilíng with stress marks
inclination; siding with
Usage Note
Kiling means a tilt, lean, or inclination — either physical (a leaning tower) or figurative (a bias toward a position or person). In political discussions, 'kiling sa kaliwa/kanan' means leaning left or right ideologically. The verb 'kumiling' means to tilt or to side with someone.
Examples
" May kiling ang mesa. "
Natural Translation
The table has a tilt.
Literal Translation
Has tilt the table.
" May kiling ang batas sa mayaman. "
Natural Translation
The law has a leaning/siding toward the rich.
Literal Translation
Has siding the law to-the rich.
" Hindi makatarungan ang hukom kung may kiling siya sa isa sa magkabilang panig ng kaso. "
Natural Translation
A judge is not fair if he has a bias toward one of the two sides of the case.
Literal Translation
Not just the judge if has bias he/she to one of the-two sides of-the case.
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