Taasbaba (en. Rise and fall)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of movement or change referring to the rise and fall of something or a situation.
The rise and fall of oil prices is affected by the global market.
Ang taasbaba ng presyo ng langis ay apektado ng pandaigdigang pamilihan.
The constant change in the condition or level of something.
The rise and fall of temperature can be seen during winter.
Makikita ang taasbaba ng temperatura tuwing taglamig.
The transition between higher or lower states.
He experienced the ups and downs in his career as an actor.
Naka-experience siya ng taasbaba sa kanyang karera bilang artista.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rise and fall of life
refers to the trials and triumphs in life.
taasbaba ng buhay
ups and downs of emotions
changes in a person's emotional state.
taas-baba ng damdamin

Related Words

change
the process of moving from one state to another.
pagbabago
resilience
the ability to withstand the ups and downs of a situation.
katatagan

Slang Meanings

Up and down in the week
Your mood seems to be up and down, fluctuating between happiness and sadness.
Parang taas-baba lang ang mood mo, kabilin ang saya at lungkot.
High-low (referring to poor performance)
Wow, my grades were on a high-low during finals!
Grabe, taas-sagwa ng grades ko noong finals!
Up and down in love life
Janna's love life is full of drama, having different boyfriends!
Taas-baba ang drama sa love life ni Janna, iba-ibang boyfriend!