Loop in Tagalog

“Loop” in Tagalog can be translated as “Silo” or “Lubid na bilog” (a circular shape), or as the verb “Umikit” or “Mag-ikot” (to form a loop or circle). This common English term describes both a circular or curved shape and the action of forming such a shape. Discover the various meanings and practical applications of this word in Filipino language and daily usage below.

[Words] = Loop

[Definition]:

• Loop /luːp/
• Noun 1: A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself, forming a closed or partly open curve.
• Noun 2: A structure, series, or process that returns to its starting point or repeats itself.
• Verb 1: To form something into a loop or loops.
• Verb 2: To move in a circular or curved path.

[Synonyms] = Silo, Bilog, Lubid na bilog, Ikit, Ikot, Paikot, Paulit-ulit

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She tied the rope into a loop and hung it on the hook for storage.
• Ex1_PH: Itinali niya ang lubid sa isang silo at isabit ito sa kawit para itago.
• Ex2_EN: The programmer created a loop in the code that would repeat the process ten times.
• Ex2_PH: Ang programmer ay lumikha ng paulit-ulit na proseso sa code na uulitin ang proseso ng sampung beses.
• Ex3_EN: The airplane began to loop through the sky during the air show performance.
• Ex3_PH: Ang eroplano ay nagsimulang mag-ikot sa kalangitan sa panahon ng air show.
• Ex4_EN: He threaded the belt through the loops on his jeans before buckling it.
• Ex4_PH: Isinuksok niya ang sinturon sa mga ikit ng kanyang maong bago ito ikabit.
• Ex5_EN: The video will loop continuously until someone presses the stop button.
• Ex5_PH: Ang video ay umiikot nang paulit-ulit hanggang sa may pumindot ng stop button.