Magtaob (en. To turn over)

magtawob

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform an act in the process of achieving something, often referring to creating a new condition or direction.

He turned over his book on the table to read it again.

Nagtaob siya ng kanyang libro sa talahanayan upang muling makabasa.

To flip or turn something from its previous position.

They had to turn over the boat to prevent it from being swallowed by the waves.

Kinailangan nilang magtaob ng bangka upang hindi ito lamunin ng alon.

To change position or situation.

Sometimes, you need to turn over your plans for a better outcome.

Minsan, kailangan mong magtaob ng iyong mga plano para sa mas magandang resulta.

The word 'magtaob' originates from the root 'taob' meaning 'to turn over' or 'to flip'.

to turn over one's fate

Change one's destiny according to one's desires.

magtaob ng tadhana

overturned

A noun referring to the act of something being flipped over, often happening.

taob

to replace someone or something with another

I hope you replace that old cellphone with a new one.

Sana magtaob ka na ng ibang cellphone kasi luma na yang gamit mo.

to join or get involved in an activity or conversation

Why haven't you joined the kids while they're playing yet?

Bakit hindi ka pa nagtaob sa mga bata habang naglalaro?