tumalikod
tumalikód with stress marks
to turn one's back
From root: talikod
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumalikod
tu-ma-li-KOD
turned away
Present (Incomplete)
tumatalikod
tu-ma-ta-li-KOD
is turning away
Future (Contemplated)
tatalikod
ta-ta-li-KOD
will turn away
Usage Note
Tumalikod is the actor-focus form of talikod, used both literally for physically turning one's back and figuratively for abandoning or betraying someone. The figurative sense carries a strong moral charge in Filipino culture, where loyalty to friends and family is a core value.
Examples
" Huwag kang tumalikod sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Don't turn your back on me.
Literal Translation
Don't you turn-back to me.
" Masamang tumalikod kapag may kausap kang nakatatanda. "
Natural Translation
It is rude to turn your back when an elder is speaking to you.
Literal Translation
Bad to-turn-back when has progressive-talk you elder.
" Kahit gaano kahirap ang buhay, hinding-hindi siya tatalikod sa kaniyang mga kaibigan na laging nasa tabi niya. "
Natural Translation
No matter how hard life gets, he will never turn his back on the friends who are always by his side.
Literal Translation
Even how hard the life, never-never he will-turn-back to his friends who always at side his.
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