Side in Tagalog

Side in Tagalog translates to “gilid,” “tabi,” or “panig,” depending on context—whether referring to a physical position, direction, or supporting a particular group. This versatile term appears frequently in daily Filipino conversation across various situations.

Discover the comprehensive meanings and practical applications of this essential positional vocabulary in both English and Tagalog below.

[Words] = Side

[Definition]:
– Side /saɪd/
– Noun 1: A position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point.
– Noun 2: Either of the two halves of something regarded as divided by an imaginary line.
– Noun 3: A person or group opposing another in a dispute, contest, or debate.
– Noun 4: An aspect or part of something.
– Verb: To support or oppose in a conflict or dispute.

[Synonyms] = Gilid, Tabi, Tagiliran, Panig, Banda, Dako, Gawi

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: Please move to the side of the road so other vehicles can pass safely.
– Ex1_PH: Mangyaring lumipat sa gilid ng kalsada upang makaligtas na makalagpas ang ibang sasakyan.

– Ex2_EN: The restaurant is located on the left side of the shopping mall near the entrance.
– Ex2_PH: Ang restaurant ay matatagpuan sa kaliwang banda ng shopping mall malapit sa pasukan.

– Ex3_EN: My mother always takes my side when I argue with my siblings.
– Ex3_PH: Ang aking ina ay palaging kumakampi sa aking panig kapag nag-aaway ako sa aking mga kapatid.

– Ex4_EN: There are two sides to every story, so we should listen to both perspectives.
– Ex4_PH: May dalawang panig sa bawat kuwento, kaya dapat nating pakinggan ang parehong pananaw.

– Ex5_EN: She sat by my side during the entire ceremony to provide emotional support.
– Ex5_PH: Siya ay umupo sa aking tabi sa buong seremonya upang magbigay ng emosyonal na suporta.