To return (to a former state) (tl. Magbalikuko)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong magbalikuko sa bahay.
I want to return (to a former state) home.
Context: daily life Sila ay nagbalikuko sa kanilang dating paaralan.
They returned (to a former state) to their old school.
Context: daily life Magbalikuko ako sa dati kong trabaho.
I will return (to a former state) to my old job.
Context: work Intermediate (B1-B2)
Matapos ang maraming taon, magbalikuko sa aking bayan sa Pasko.
After many years, I will return (to a former state) to my town for Christmas.
Context: culture Nais niyang magbalikuko sa kanyang dating estilo ng pananamit.
He wants to return (to a former state) to his old style of dressing.
Context: culture Kung hindi ka masaya, maaaring magbalikuko sa mga bagay na nakapagpasaya sa iyo dati.
If you are not happy, you might return (to a former state) to things that used to make you happy.
Context: society Advanced (C1-C2)
Kailangan kong magbalikuko sa aking mga ugat at mas kilalanin ang aking sarili.
I need to return (to a former state) to my roots and better understand myself.
Context: personal development Sa kanyang akda, isinasalaysay niya kung paano siya nagbalikuko sa kanyang mga alaala.
In his work, he recounted how he returned (to a former state) to his memories.
Context: literature Ang proseso ng magbalikuko sa kanyang dating kalagayan ay hindi madali.
The process of returning (to a former state) to his previous condition is not easy.
Context: psychology