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.