paiwà
leaning to one side; tilted
Usage Note
Paiwà describes a posture or position that is askew or leaning to one side, often with a connotation of imbalance. It can describe both physical objects and a person's bearing or stance, and is used colloquially to describe someone walking in a lopsided or irregular manner.
Examples
" Paiwa ang pagkakatayo niya. "
Natural Translation
He is standing tilted to one side.
Literal Translation
Tilted the standing his.
" Tumubo ang puno nang paiwà dahil sa hangin. "
Natural Translation
The tree grew tilted because of the wind.
Literal Translation
Grew the tree in tilted because of wind.
" Paiwa na ang lumang poste sa kanto kaya baka bumagsak ito kapag malakas ang hangin. "
Natural Translation
The old post at the corner is already leaning, so it might fall when the wind is strong.
Literal Translation
Tilted already the old post at-the corner so maybe fall it when strong the wind.
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