Bumuwelta (en. Reversed)

/buˈmuwelta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that entails returning to a former state or position.
He turned back after realizing he was on the wrong path.
Bumuwelta siya pagkatapos makita ang maling daan.
Changing direction or turning back.
The vehicle reversed to head in the right direction.
Bumuwelta ang sasakyan upang magdireksyon sa tamang daan.
Returning to a former condition or situation.
He went back to his old job.
Bumuwelta siya sa kanyang lumang trabaho.

Etymology

It comes from the root word 'uwelta' meaning change of direction or return.

Common Phrases and Expressions

turn back to the start
Returning to the original state or situation.
bumuwelta sa simula

Related Words

uwelta
The word 'uwelta' relates to turning or returning.
uwelta
balik
The 'balik' action is going back.
balik

Slang Meanings

To express anger or annoyance.
The story was complete, so Mark retaliated against his friends.
Kumpleto na ang kwento, kaya bumuwelta si Mark sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
To return from a bad situation.
He bounced back from past problems and succeeded.
Bumuwelta siya sa nagdaang mga problema at nagtagumpay.
Occasional return to a previous state.
After the break-up, she went back to being single.
Pagkatapos ng break-up, bumuwelta siya sa pagiging single.