Nakatimbuwang (en. Lying sideways)
na-ka-tim-bu-wang
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A position or state of a person or object lying on the side.
He is lying sideways on the ground after falling.
Siya ay nakatimbuwang sa lupa matapos mahulog.
verb
The process of being in the state of lying sideways.
In his fall, he immediately lay sideways on the floor.
Sa kanyang pagkakabagsak, agad siyang nakatimbuwang sa sahig.
Etymology
from the root word 'timbuwang' meaning lying sideways.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lying sideways in water
in a state of submersion or lying sideways in water
nakatimbuwang sa tubig
Related Words
timbuwang
The term referring to the position of a person or object lying sideways.
timbuwang
tagilid
Indicating the opposite of an upright position.
tagilid
Slang Meanings
hyper or overly excited
I got so hyped when I found out there’s going to be a concert in town!
Nakatimbuwang ako nung nalaman kong magkakaroon ng concert sa bayan!
losing direction or feeling anxious
I'm feeling so overwhelmed with the amount of schoolwork I have.
Nakatimbuwang na ako sa dami ng mga gawain ko sa school.