Pabaliktad (en. Upside down)
paba-lik-tad
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Facing the opposite or contrary direction.
The book is placed upside down on the table.
Ang libro ay nakalagay na pabaliktad sa mesa.
Different form that is contrary to the usual.
His view of the world is upside down compared to traditional ideas.
Ang kanyang pananaw sa mundo ay pabaliktad sa mga tradisyunal na ideya.
Etymology
From the word 'baliktad' meaning 'to turn over' or 'to be the opposite.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Return to exactly upside down
Returning to a previous state or situation.
Bumalik sa eksaktong pabaliktad
Related Words
opposite
Shows the contrary or incorrect placement of an object.
baligtad
backward
The act of going back or returning to the origin.
pabalik
Slang Meanings
taking back what was discussed
Are you backtracking? You said so many things earlier.
Pabaliktad ka ba, parang ang dami mong sinasabi kanina?
wrong decision
Your backtracking in the conversation seems like you were the one who made the mistake.
Yun bang pabaliktad mo sa usapan, parang ikaw na rin ang nagkamali.