From root: paling
Usage Note
Pagpaling describes the movement of turning one's head or changing one's orientation.
Examples
" Kapansin-pansin ang pagpaling ng ulo. "
Natural Translation
The tilting of the head was noticeable.
Literal Translation
Noticeable the act-of-tilting of-the head.
" Pansin ang pagpaling niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her act of tilting was noticeable.
Literal Translation
Noticeable the act-of-tilting his/her.
" Sa bawat pagpaling ng kaniyang ulo papunta sa bintana, alam naming may inaabangan siyang dumarating. "
Natural Translation
With every turn of her head toward the window, we knew she was waiting for someone to arrive.
Literal Translation
On each act-of-tilting of her head going-to the window, know we-that has awaiting she-that arriving.
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