Balibulin (en. To twist)

/bäliˈbuliɲ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A process or action of twisting something.

The twisting of her body is due to her ability to dance.

Ang balibulin ng kanyang katawan ay sanhi ng kanyang kakayahang sumayaw.

verb

The action that describes the turning or rotating of something.

You should twist the rope before tying it.

Dapat balibulin ang lubid bago ito itali.

From the word 'balibol' meaning 'to twist' or 'to twist around'.

twist the truth

Lying or distorting the truth.

balibulin ang katotohanan

twist

An action of rotating or turning.

balibol

to change appearance

They have changed their appearance so many times in their family, it's like he is no longer recognizable.

Ang dami na nilang balibulin sa kanyang pamilya, parang hindi na siya kilala.

to change one's mind

I hope he doesn't change his mind about studying.

Sana hindi niya balibulin ang desisyon niya tungkol sa pag-aaral.

to go in a different direction

When he changes direction, I'm sure no one will be able to catch up with him.

Kapag nagbalibulin siya, wala na sigurong makakaabot sa kanya.