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