Kabaluktutan (en. Twisting)

/ka.ba.luk.tu.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state or nature of being twisted.

The twisting of the veins may be caused by excessive pressure.

Ang kabaluktutan ng mga ugat ay maaaring sanhi ng labis na presyon.

Being not straight or having bends.

The twisting of the road poses a danger to motorists.

Ang kabaluktutan ng daan ay nagdudulot ng panganib sa mga motorista.

Literal twisting of objects.

The twisting of metal can occur at high temperatures.

Ang kabaluktutan ng bakal ay maaaring mangyari sa mataas na temperatura.

Derived from the word 'baluktot' meaning 'twisted' or 'bent' with the prefix 'ka-' indicating a state or nature of something.

twisting of the mind

Twisted reasoning or thinking, often referring to a mistaken perspective.

kabaluktutan ng isip

do not twist the truth

Refers to distorting or misrepresenting a situation.

huwag baluktotin ang katotohanan

twisted

A word meaning not straight or having bends.

baluktot

bend

A word referring to a curve or change in direction.

liko

A person who is trying to be cute or cool

She really has a lot of quirks on Instagram.

Siya talaga, ang dami niyang kabaluktutan sa Instagram.

Having antics or foolishness in life

Why do you have so many shenanigans in your life? Just be real!

Bakit ang dami mong kabaluktutan sa buhay? Magpakatotoo ka naman!

Showy or flashy behavior

Did you see her flashy antics when she showed off at the party?

Nakita mo ba yung kabaluktutan niya nang nagpasikat siya sa party?