Tupian (en. To tilt)

/tuˈpjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A position where something is tilted or arranged at an angle.

The tilting of the books on the table was done for easy access.

Ang tupian ng mga libro sa mesa ay ginawa upang mas madaling mahanap ang bawat isa.

A state concerning the inclination or change of direction.

The tilt of our country in its programs showed determination for change.

Ang tupian ng ating bansa sa kanyang mga programa ay nagpakita ng determinasyon sa pagbabago.

verb

The action of tilting or flipping something.

We should tilt the flag to show our unity.

Dapat tayong tupian ang bandila upang ipakita ang ating pagkakaisa.

Creating a new position by tilting.

Tilt the chair so you can sit more comfortably.

Tupian mo ang upuan para mas komportable kang umupo.

standing tilted

Refers to a person standing in a tilted or leaning position.

tumayo na nakatupi

bend

The root of the word 'tupian' meaning 'to place' or 'to arrange'.

tupi

Low-key success

Wow, he became a tupian in the exam! He helped out my classmates with their tests.

Naku, naging tupian siya sa exam! Yung mga kaklase ko ang pinarasuhan.

Teasing or banter

My friends are such tupians! They're always teasing each other.

Sobrang tupian ng mga kaibigan ko! Laging nag-aasaran.

Chill or relaxed state

Just tupian today, I'm relaxed at home.

Tupian lang ngayon, relaxed lang ako sa bahay.