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    Taliwas (en. Contrary)

    ta-li-was

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of contradicting a set rule or truth.
    He is contradicting the school's rules.
    Siya ay talu-taliwas sa mga alituntunin ng paaralan.
    adjective
    Not compatible or different sides that can be disputed.
    His opinion is contrary to my perspective.
    Ang kanyang opinyon ay taliwas sa aking pananaw.
    Indicates rejection of an idea or statement.
    His answer was contrary to my question.
    Ang kanyang sagot ay taliwas sa aking tanong.
    Refers to things that relate to differences or conflicts.
    Their tastes in food are contrary.
    May mga pagkaing taliwas ang kanilang mga panlasa.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'liwas' with 'ta' meaning 'contrary' or 'not existing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contrary to expectations
    Does not match the expected results or events.
    taliwas sa inaasahan
    the flow is contrary
    The process or direction does not agree with the usual.
    taliwas ang daloy

    Related Words

    opposite
    A term indicating a contradictory statement or opinion.
    salungat
    contradiction
    The situation where there are conflicting ideas.
    pagsasalungatan

    Slang Meanings

    contradictory
    It seems like what you said is contradictory to what you did.
    Parang taliwas yung sinabi mo sa ginawa mo.
    opposite
    Contrary to what I thought, he is actually kind.
    Taliwas sa inisip ko, mabait pala siya.
    wrong
    Your answer is wrong compared to the correct solution.
    Taliwas yung sagot mo sa tamang solusyon.