Papagwelgahin (en. Flip)

pa-pag-we-lgahin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Action of turning or rotating something.
He let the wind flip the curtains.
Hinayaan niyang papagwelgahin ng hangin ang mga kurtina.
In the context of fields, may refer to the act of changing the position or condition of something.
Acrobats know how to flip their bodies while in the air.
Ang mga acrobat ay marunong magpapagwelgahin ng kanilang katawan habang nasa ere.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flip the book
the action of turning the page of a book.
papagwelgahin ang libro

Related Words

flip
The action of moving or rotating an object.
gwelga

Slang Meanings

to act cool or arrogant
Wow, John's acquaintance always acts cool, acting like he’s better than everyone.
Grabeh, yung kilala ni John, papagwelgahin lagi, parang ang taas ng tingin sa sarili.
to seem surprised or to exaggerate oneself
Why does he have so many fans? He doesn’t seem that talented, it’s all just for show.
Bakit ang dami niyang fan? Parang wala namang gano'ng talent, papagwelgahin lang.