Pagtaob (en. Capsize)

pag-taw-ob

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of overturning or tilting a vehicle in the water.
The capsizing of the boat resulted in the drowning of the passengers.
Ang pagtaob ng bangka ay nagresulta sa pagkalunod ng mga pasahero.
The state of being overturned or turned upside down.
The capsizing of the vehicle on the road caused serious traffic.
Ang pagtaob ng sasakyan sa kalsada ay nagdulot ng malubhang trapiko.
A general term for the downfall or collapse of a structure.
The capsizing of the old building was unexpected during the storm.
Ang pagtaob ng lumang gusali ay hindi inaasahan sa gitna ng bagyo.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'taob' meaning to tilt or fall, and the prefix 'pag-' indicating the process or action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to capsize
A perspective that emphasizes the arrangement of things.
magka-taob

Related Words

taob
The process of tilting or falling, which requires no prefix.
taob
baligtad
Conversely described to pagtaob, referring to being faced in another direction.
baligtad

Slang Meanings

loss or defeat in a game or match
Wow, we lost again in basketball, the opponent was so good.
Grabe, pagtaob na naman tayo sa basketball, ang saya ng kalaban.
acceptance of an unfavorable situation
You need to accept the defeat in your relationship.
Kailangan mo nang tanggapin ang pagtaob sa relasyon niyo.
made a mistake or a plan went sideways
We experienced a setback in the project; the deadline wasn't met.
Naka-experience kami ng pagtaob sa project, di natuloy ang deadline.