likot
líkot with stress marks
restless; mischievous
Usage Note
Likot is commonly used to describe children who cannot sit still and are always moving, fidgeting, or getting into mischief. It is a gentle, often affectionate term when applied to playful children, though it can also convey mild exasperation from a parent or caregiver.
Examples
" Ang likot ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is so restless.
Literal Translation
The restlessness of-the child.
" Bawasan mo ang likot. "
Natural Translation
Reduce your restlessness.
Literal Translation
Reduce you the restlessness.
" Dahil sa sobrang likot ng kanyang anak, halos hindi makapagpahinga ang inang naghahabol dito sa buong maghapon. "
Natural Translation
Because of how restless her child is, the mother chasing after him all day can hardly rest.
Literal Translation
Because of very restlessness of her child, almost not can-rest the mother chasing this in whole day.
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