From root: paling
Usage Note
Napaling is used when something has been diverted or tilted from its original path.
Examples
" Napaling ang ulo niya. "
Natural Translation
His head turned away.
Literal Translation
Turned-away the head his.
" Bigla siyang napaling. "
Natural Translation
He/She suddenly turned away.
Literal Translation
Suddenly he/she turned-away.
" Nang marinig niya ang kanyang pangalan, napaling agad ang kanyang tingin patungo sa direksiyon ng tumatawag sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
When he heard his name, his gaze immediately turned toward the direction of the one calling him.
Literal Translation
When heard he the his name, turned-away immediately the his gaze toward to direction of the one-calling to him.
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