kumiling
kumilíng with stress marks
to tilt
From root: kiling
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kumiling
ku-mi-LING
tilted
Present (Incomplete)
kumikiling
ku-mi-ki-LING
is tilting
Future (Contemplated)
kikiling
ki-ki-LING
will tilt
Usage Note
Kumiling is the actor-focus -um- form of kiling, used both physically for tilting or leaning to one side and figuratively for siding with a person or position. The figurative sense is common in political and social commentary, where it describes someone shifting allegiance or showing partiality.
Examples
" Huwag kang kumiling sa gilid. "
Natural Translation
Don't lean to the side.
Literal Translation
Do-not you lean at side.
" Nagsimula kumiling ang lumang puno pagkatapos ng malakas na bagyo. "
Natural Translation
The old tree started to tilt after the strong typhoon.
Literal Translation
Started tilt old tree after strong typhoon.
" Kahit galit ang marami, ayaw niyang kumiling sa isang panig hangga't wala pang sapat na ebidensya. "
Natural Translation
Even though many are angry, he doesn't want to side with one party until there is enough evidence.
Literal Translation
Even-though angry the many, dislike he-of side to one side until none-yet enough of evidence.
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