Mapabalik (en. Can be returned)

ma-pa-ba-lik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb that expresses the ability or possibility of returning.

These items can be returned to their original place.

Ang mga gamit na ito ay mapabalik sa kanilang orihinal na lugar.

Expresses the possibility of retrieving an item.

I hope my lost wallet can be returned.

Sana ay mapabalik pa ang nawalang wallet ko.

From the root word 'balik' which means 'to return' and the prefix 'ma-' indicating capability or possibility.

to be able to repay a debt

The ability to repay a debt on time.

mapabalik ang utang

return

The root word meaning to return or come back.

balik

can be restored

A verb form that expresses the ability to restore.

maibalik

same thing, will be returned anyway

He said, I've had that item for a long time, it might just be returned.

Sabi niya, matagal na 'yang gamit ko, baka mapabalik lang din po.

return to its former state

I need to restore my old cellphone, it's not working anymore.

Kailangan mapabalik ang dati kong cellphone, hindi na kasi gumagana.

return to one’s former self

Once he learns, he will surely revert to his old behavior.

Kapag natuto na siya, siguradong mapabalik siya sa dati niyang ugali.