kabaligtaran
opposite
From root: baligtad
Usage Note
Kabaligtaran is derived from baligtad (reversed, upside down) and means the contrary or reverse of something. The phrase sa kabaligtaran functions as a discourse marker meaning 'on the contrary' and is common in formal Filipino writing and debate.
Examples
" Kabaligtaran ito ng inaasahan ko. "
Natural Translation
This is the opposite of what I expected.
Literal Translation
Opposite this of expected I.
" Sa kabaligtaran, mas madali ang trabaho kaysa sa iniisip natin. "
Natural Translation
On the contrary, the job is easier than we think.
Literal Translation
In-the opposite, more easy the job than in-the thinking ours.
" Akala namin matagal ang biyahe, ngunit sa kabaligtaran, mabilis kaming nakarating dahil walang trapiko sa daan. "
Natural Translation
We thought the trip would be long, but on the contrary, we arrived quickly because there was no traffic on the road.
Literal Translation
Thought we long the trip, but in-the opposite, fast we arrived because none traffic on road.
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