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    Baliktad (en. Reverse)

    /ba.lik.tad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Opposite of normal arrangement or direction.
    He is lying in a reverse position on the sofa.
    Nakahiga siya sa baliktad na posisyon sa sofa.
    adverb
    In a manner that becomes opposite or contrary.
    His perspective on the issue is reversed compared to others.
    Baliktad ang kanyang pananaw sa isyu kumpara sa iba.

    Etymology

    Originates from the word 'balik' meaning 'to return' and 'tad' referring to having an opposite.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the world is reversed
    An expression used when things seem not as expected.
    baliktad ang mundo

    Related Words

    reverse
    The act of changing the order to the opposite.
    ibaliktad
    opposite
    Forming a distinct different characteristic or state.
    kabaligtaran

    Slang Meanings

    The situation is reversed.
    Now, he's the one in control, the situation is reversed.
    Ngayon, siya na ang may control, baligtad na ang sitwasyon.
    The opposite.
    You thought that would happen, but the opposite took place.
    Sakala mo yun, pero kabaligtaran ang nangyari.
    You're wearing your shirt back to front!
    Your shirt is on back to front!
    Naka-back to front yung t-shirt mo!
    I did a U-turn in my life, everything's reversed now!
    I made a U-turn in my life, everything's turned upside down!
    Nag-U-turn ako sa buhay ko, baliktad na lahat!