Bumalintong (en. Twist)

bu-ma-lin-tong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of returning or rotating something.
He twisted in his chair to be comfortable.
Bumalintong siya sa kanyang upuan upang kumportable.
The creation of a change in direction or position of something.
The sky twisted suddenly during the storm.
Bumalintong ang langit ng bigla sa oras ng bagyo.
The creation of a new shape from the original form.
The wood twisted while being processed by the artisans.
Bumalintong ang kahoy habang pinoproseso ito ng mga artisan.

Etymology

From the word 'balintong' which means to rotate or turn back.

Common Phrases and Expressions

twist at the corner
Turning or bending at a corner.
bumalintong sa kanto

Related Words

twist
A term that refers to rotation or turning.
balintong
spin
A term that can refer to rotation or turning.
ikut

Slang Meanings

life turned upside down
Wow, my life turned upside down after that breakup.
Grabe, bumalintong ang buhay ko matapos ng breakup na 'yon.
everything went wrong
It felt like everything went wrong when I found out the event was canceled.
Parang bumalintong ang lahat nang malaman kong na-cancel ang event.
lost my way
I used to be sane, but now I feel lost.
Dati akong matino, pero ngayon, bumalintong na ako.