Mapapagbalikan (en. Can be returned to)

ma-pa-pag-ba-li-kan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A condition where a place or person can possibly be returned to.
Memories are things that can be returned to in our minds.
Ang mga alaala ay mga bagay na mapapagbalikan sa ating isipan.
A form of the verb that describes ability or possibility.
In his stories, there are many times he can be returned to.
Sa kanyang mga kwento, may mga pagkakataong siya'y mapapagbalikan nang marami.
The ability or possibility of accessing or retrieving something from the past.
His lessons in life are things that can always be returned to.
Ang kanyang mga natutunan sa buhay ay mga bagay na mapapagbalikan palagi.

Etymology

From the root word 'balik' with prefixes 'ma-' and 'pag-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

memories that can be returned to
Memories that can be revisited and contemplated again.
mga alaala na mapapagbalikan
meeting that can be returned to
Occurrences that can be repeated or revisited.
pagtatagpo na mapapagbalikan

Related Words

return
The action of going back to a place or person.
balik
memorable
Having the ability to create memories.
makaalaala

Slang Meanings

can still be retrieved
Can you still get back with your ex?
Yung ex mo, mapapagbalikan pa ba yan?
good memories
I can always look back on our moments.
Yung mga moments natin, mapapagbalikan ko palagi.
reunion or second chance
I feel like our friendships can still be revived!
Feeling ko, ang friendships natin mapapagbalikan pa!