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    Pagtataob (en. Overturning)

    /paɡtaˈʔaob/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action of flipping or turning something upside down.
    The overturning of the boat was caused by strong waves.
    Ang pagtataob ng bangka ay sanhi ng malalakas na alon.
    The state of an object being turned from where it should stand.
    In the overturning of the table, all the items fell off.
    Sa pagtataob ng mesa, nalaglag ang lahat ng gamit dito.
    The execution of a skill or technique related to flipping.
    The overturning of plants is a strategy in agriculture.
    Ang pagtataob ng mga halaman ay isang estratehiya sa agrikultura.

    Etymology

    The word 'pagtataob' comes from the root word 'taob' which means 'upside down' or 'reversed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    overturning of a ship
    The capsizing of a ship in water.
    pagtataob ng barko
    upheaval of the world
    A metaphorical description of experiencing changes.
    pagtataob ng mundo

    Related Words

    upside down
    A term that refers to having an opposite or inverse state.
    baligtad
    rotation
    An action that describes the turning of an object.
    pag-ikot

    Slang Meanings

    failure
    Our project was such a failure, there were so many glitches.
    Sobrang pagtataob ng project namin, ang daming glitches.
    mess-up
    His strategy in the fight ended up being a mess-up.
    Naging suwak ang kanyang strategy sa laban.
    overturned
    His plans were overturned due to unexpected events.
    Pagtataob na ng kanyang mga plano dahil sa mga hindi inaasahang pangyayari.