Pabalintuwad (en. Upside down)

/pabalin.tu.wad/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Refers to the position or orientation of an object that is inverted or upside down.
His hat is upside down on his head.
Ang kanyang sombrero ay pabalintuwad sa kanyang ulo.
Describes a condition that is abnormal or the opposite of what is expected.
The state of the economy is upside down at the moment.
Ang estado ng ekonomiya ay pabalintuwad sa kasalukuyan.

Etymology

Root word: balintuwad, which means 'upside down'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

upside down perspective
A perspective that is the opposite of the usual or expected viewpoint.
pabalintuwad na pananaw

Related Words

inverted
Having a position that is opposite to normal.
balintuwad

Slang Meanings

To look at a situation in a twisted or upside-down manner, often meaning to have a strange perspective.
Wow, the news I heard about Juan is a total twist; I never thought that happened to him!
Aba, pabalintuwad ang narinig kong balita tungkol kay Juan, hindi ko akalain na ganun pala ang nangyari sa kanya!
Often used for adjectives or ideas that are opposite or counter to common thought.
Sometimes, it's funny to listen to people's twisted opinions about love.
Minsan, nakakatuwang makinig sa pabalintuwad na opinyon ng mga tao tungkol sa pag-ibig.