From root: luwad
Usage Note
Linuwad describes something that is inverted or bent backward, such as a piece of clothing or an eyelid. It is often used in medical or descriptive contexts.
Examples
" Linuwad ng bata ang kanyang medyas. "
Natural Translation
The child turned his sock inside out.
Literal Translation
Turned-inside-out by-the child the his sock.
" Linuwad niya ang kanyang bulsa. "
Natural Translation
He turned his pocket inside out.
Literal Translation
Turned inside out he/she the his/her pocket.
" Sa pagmamadali niyang magbihis, hindi niya napansin na linuwad pala ang isang manggas ng kanyang kamiseta. "
Natural Translation
In his rush to get dressed, he didn't notice that one sleeve of his shirt was turned inside out.
Literal Translation
In rushing his to-dress, not he noticed that turned-inside-out apparently the one sleeve of his shirt.
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