Pabaligtad (en. Reverse)

pa-ba-lig-tad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to an object described or seen in the opposite direction.
His viewpoint is the reverse of most people's.
Ang kanyang pananaw ay pabaligtad sa karamihan ng tao.
adverb
An adverb that describes how an action was performed in the opposite manner.
He walked his dog in reverse.
Pinalakad niya ang kanyang aso na pabaligtad.

Etymology

root word 'liko' with prefix 'pa-' and suffix '-ad'

Common Phrases and Expressions

reverse thinking
Perspective that is opposite to conventional thinking.
pabaligtad na pag-iisip

Related Words

inverted
A word describing the opposite or inverting.
baligtad

Slang Meanings

Reverse style
It's like your explanation of the lesson is upside down.
Parang pabaligtad yung pagka-explain mo sa lesson.
Confused
Because of their instructions, I'm all mixed up.
Dahil sa instructions niya, pabaligtad na ako.
Just pure joy
Everything is upside down in our laughter here.
Pabaligtad ang lahat sa tawanan nato.