Mapataob (en. To overturn)
/ma.pa.tao.b/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to topple or overturn something.
He will overturn the boat if he is not careful.
Mapapataob niya ang bangka kung hindi siya magiging maingat.
The action of turning an object from its usual position.
When he jumped, he would overturn his chair.
Nang siya ay tumalon, mapapataob niya ang kanyang upuan.
The transfer of funds or power from one person to another.
The new leader will overturn the existing policies.
Mapapataob ng bagong lider ang mga umiiral na polisiya.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to overturn a fight
to make moves to reverse the win or loss in a match.
mapataob ang isang laban
Related Words
overturned
The state of something being fallen or in an upside-down position.
taob
Slang Meanings
to fall (in love)
It feels like I’ve fallen for him/her, I don’t know why!
Parang na-fall na ako sa kanya, ewan ko ba!
to be in love
Wow, the happiness feels like I’m in love with him/her!
Grabe 'yung saya, parang ma-inlove ako sa kanya!
to swoon
When I’m with him/her, it feels like I’m swooning from excitement!
Kapag kasama ko siya, para akong ma-swoon sa kilig!