From root: paling
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinaling
i-pi-na-LING
tilted something
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapaling
i-pi-na-pa-LING
tilting something
Future (Contemplated)
ipapaling
i-pa-pa-LING
will tilt something
Usage Note
Ipaling is used when instructing someone to tilt or turn an object or a body part, like the head, toward a specific side. It is often used in contexts such as photography or medical exams to get a better angle.
Examples
" Ipaling mo ang baso. "
Natural Translation
Tilt the glass.
Literal Translation
Tilt you the glass.
" Kailangan mong ipaling ang baso. "
Natural Translation
You need to tilt the glass.
Literal Translation
Need you tilt the glass.
" Para mas maganda ang kuha, ipaling mo nang kaunti ang iyong mukha papunta sa liwanag ng bintana. "
Natural Translation
For a better shot, tilt your face a little toward the light from the window.
Literal Translation
For more nice the shot, tilt you slightly the your face going to light of window.
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