liko
líko with stress marks
bend; curve; twisted
Usage Note
Liko describes a turn, bend, or curve in a road, river, or object, and the verb lumiko is commonly used when giving directions. It can also describe something physically bent or twisted, and occasionally refers metaphorically to crooked behavior or a devious personality.
Examples
" May liko sa daan. "
Natural Translation
There is a bend in the road.
Literal Translation
Has bend in road.
" May liko sa unahan. "
Natural Translation
There is a curve ahead.
Literal Translation
Has curve at ahead.
" Pagkatapos mong dumaan sa simbahan, lumiko ka sa kanan at makikita mo na ang aming bahay. "
Natural Translation
After you pass the church, turn right and you will already see our house.
Literal Translation
After you-to pass at church, turn you to right and will-see you already the our house.
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