lihis
líhis with stress marks
deviated; incorrect
Usage Note
Lihis describes something that has gone off course, deviated from a norm, or is incorrect — used for physical directions that veer off, for behavior that strays from accepted norms, and for statements that are factually wrong. The form nalihis is common in both literal and figurative contexts.
Examples
" Lihis ang sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
Your answer is incorrect.
Literal Translation
Deviated the answer your.
" Lihis ang daan. "
Natural Translation
The path is deviated.
Literal Translation
Deviated the path.
" Nalihis ang usapan sa ibang paksa kaya hindi natapos ang aming pinag-uusapang plano. "
Natural Translation
The conversation strayed to another topic, so we did not finish the plan we were discussing.
Literal Translation
Strayed the conversation to other topic so not finished the our being-discussed plan.
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