paling
palíng with stress marks
tilted; inclined to one side
Usage Note
Palíng describes something tilted or leaning to one side, frequently used when referring to a person's head position or a structure that is off-balance. It is a common way to describe things that are not perfectly upright or are swaying.
Examples
" Paling ang larawan sa dingding. "
Natural Translation
The picture on the wall is tilted.
Literal Translation
Tilted the picture on wall.
" Bigla ang paling ng kaniyang ulo. "
Natural Translation
The tilt of his/her head was sudden.
Literal Translation
Sudden the tilt of his/her head.
" Napansin ng guro na paling ang ulo ng bata habang nagsusulat, kaya pinaalalahanan niya itong tumindig nang maayos. "
Natural Translation
The teacher noticed that the child's head was tilted to one side while writing, so she reminded the child to sit up properly.
Literal Translation
Noticed the teacher that tilted the head of child while writing, so reminded she this to sit-up properly.
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