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title: "Left in Tagalog: Kaliwa | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say left in Tagalog. kaliwa. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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# How to Say "Left" in Tagalog

Learn how to say left in Tagalog with pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences.

## Quick answer
Left in Tagalog is "kaliwa".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "kah-lee-wah".

## Usage and cultural notes
Directions often pair with landmarks, like sa kaliwa ng tindahan (left of the store).

Use kaliwa for left when giving or following directions.

## Example sentences
- Kaliwa ang daan papunta sa bahay. - The road to the house is on the left. (directions)
- Kaliwa po ba ito? - Is this to the left? (asking directions)

## Related words
- [Right](/tagalog/right/) - Kanan
- [Straight](/tagalog/straight/) - Diretso
- [Near](/tagalog/near/) - Malapit

## Related category
- [Directions and Navigation](/categories/directions/)

## Keep learning
- [Tagalog words](/tagalog/)
- [Learn Tagalog for Beginners: A Practical Start](/guides/learn-tagalog-for-beginners/) - Start learning Tagalog with a simple, cultural-first approach. Get quick phrases, pronunciation tips, and a study plan for English speakers.