Matuwad (en. To be crooked)
/maˈtu.wad/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of shifting from a straight position to a bent position.
His body was crooked while climbing the mountain.
Matuwad ang kanyang katawan habang siya'y umaakyat ng bundok.
Having a wrong direction or step in an action.
His business decision went crooked, leading to problems.
Matuwad ang kanyang desisyon sa negosyo na nagdala ng problema.
adjective
Means not straight or properly positioned.
The wood is placed crookedly on the floor.
Matuwad ang pagkakalagay ng mga kahoy sa sahig.
It is a characteristic of the shape of an object that is bent or uneven.
His smile is somewhat crooked.
Ang kanyang ngiti ay medyo matuwad.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The path is crooked.
The path is not straight, it may be difficult to navigate.
Matuwad ang daan.
Related Words
straight
The opposite of crooked, meaning straight or without bending.
tuwid
bend
Another word referring to having a bent shape.
bali
Slang Meanings
Foolish or ignorant.
He's saying a lot, but it's obvious he's clueless about this topic.
Ang dami niyang sinasabi, pero obvious na matuwad siya sa usaping 'to.
Surprised or startled.
Oh my, I was caught off guard when someone shouted behind me!
Naku, matuwad ako nung biglang may sumigaw sa likod ko!