Patabingiin (en. Slant)

/patahˈbiŋin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Make something slant or tilt.
Tilt the picture on the wall to fit with the other decorations.
Patabingiin mo ang larawan sa dingding upang umangkop sa iba pang dekorasyon.
Change the direction of something by tilting or moving.
Due to the storm, temporary structures needed to be tilted.
Dahil sa bagyo, kinailangang patabingiin ang mga pansamantalang estruktura.

Etymology

From the root 'tabingi' meaning not standing straight.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tilt the chair
Tilt the chair for a more comfortable position.
patabingiin ang upuan

Related Words

slanting
A condition where something is not standing straight.
tabingi
straight
The opposite of slanting, where something stands straight.
tuwid

Slang Meanings

To hit or shove someone away.
Shove your friend away when they're being annoying!
Patabingiin mo na 'yang kaibigan mo kapag nakakabwisit!
To speed up or change one's movements.
Speed up your movements, you're taking too long!
Patabingiin mo na 'yung galaw mo, ang tagal mo!