Magbalikwas (en. To rise again)
/maɡbaˈlikwas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
the act of rising from sleep or lying down
He rose from bed upon hearing the alarm.
Nagbalikwas siya mula sa kama nang marinig ang alarma.
returning to the previous state or gradually getting back
We will rise again to our former state after the trials.
Magbalikwas kami sa dati naming estado pagkatapos ng mga pagsubok.
to start again or to rise from a setback
They need to rise again to achieve their dreams.
Kailangan nilang magbalikwas upang makamit ang kanilang mga pangarap.
Etymology
from the root word 'balik' and '-was' which signifies a new hope or beginning
Common Phrases and Expressions
rise again to challenges
to rise again despite challenges
magbalikwas sa hamon
you need to rise again
you should get back up after a defeat
kailangan mong magbalikwas
Related Words
return
the act of going back or returning to a place or state
balik
broken
in a state of being broken or damaged, but can be rebuilt again
wasak
Slang Meanings
to get up quickly or wake up as if suddenly energized
I was so tired earlier, but in an instant, I got up to go to class.
Sobrang pagod ko kanina, pero sa isang iglap, nagbalikwas ako para pumasok sa klase.
to return to the previous situation or come back after being absent
He was gone from the group for a long time, but finally, he returned and joined again.
Matagal siyang nawala sa grupo, pero finally, nagbalikwas siya at sumali ulit.