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    Tumuwid (en. To straighten)

    /tuˈmuwid/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of restoring to a straight state or position.
    He straightened his shoulders in front of the mirror.
    Tumuwid siya ng kanyang mga balikat sa harap ng salamin.
    Having the right direction or behavior.
    We should straighten up our views in life.
    Dapat tayong tumuwid sa ating mga pananaw sa buhay.
    Adjusting things that are bent or not neat.
    She straightened her hair before leaving.
    Tumuwid siya ng kanyang mga buhok bago umalis.

    Etymology

    Root word from 'tuwid' meaning 'straight' or 'without curve'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    straighten one's path
    to have the right direction in life
    tumuwid ng landas
    straighten the shoulders
    to be confident or stand tall
    tumuwid ang balikat

    Related Words

    tuwing
    A preposition meaning 'every' or 'each time'.
    tuwing
    tuwid
    An adjective meaning 'straight' or 'not curved'.
    tuwid

    Slang Meanings

    fix yourself
    Straighten up, you can't always be crooked.
    Tumuwid ka na, hindi na puwedeng laging baluktot.
    stand firm
    Be strong in your decision, don't back down.
    Tumuwid ka sa iyong desisyon, huwag kang bibitaw.