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title: "Right in Tagalog: Kanan | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say right in Tagalog. kanan. Pronunciation, usage notes, and example sentences."
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# How to Say "Right" in Tagalog

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

## Quick answer
Right in Tagalog is "kanan".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "kah-nan".

## Usage and cultural notes
Kanan is used with landmarks, like sa kanan ng simbahan (right of the church).

Use kanan for right in directions and navigation.

## Example sentences
- Nasa kanan ang palengke. - The market is on the right. (directions)
- Kanan ang liko pagkatapos ng kanto. - Turn right after the corner. (directions)

## Related words
- [Left](/tagalog/left/) - Kaliwa
- [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.