Magpabalik (en. To return)

mahg-pah-bah-lik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb that indicates the action of returning.
I need to return the books to the library.
Kailangan kong magpabalik ng mga libro sa library.
To take a step that returns to the original state.
Let's return to the original plan if this doesn't work.
Magpabalik tayo sa unang plano kung hindi ito gagana.
The process of restoring something or someone to a previous state.
The chance to return to his former life has come.
Ang pagkakataon upang magpabalik sa kanyang dating buhay ay dumating na.

Etymology

from the word 'balik,' meaning 'to return' and the prefix 'mag.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

return to the old
to go back to the previous state or situation.
magpabalik sa dati

Related Words

to return
A verb meaning to come back from a place or situation.
bumalik
return
Root word meaning to go back.
balik

Slang Meanings

to go home
He said, I'll go home later.
Sabi niya, magpabalik na ako mamaya.
to bring back
He should return the stuff he borrowed.
Dapat magpabalik siya ng mga gamit na hiniram niya.
to return
When the class is over, let’s go back home.
Kapag natapos na yung klase, magpabalik tayo sa bahay.