tagibang
tagíbang with stress marks
tilted, leaning, or unequal
Usage Note
Tagibang describes something that is slanted, off-balance, or unevenly distributed. It can be used literally for physical objects that are crooked or tilted, and figuratively for situations or relationships that are lopsided or unfair.
Examples
" Tagibang ang larawan sa dingding. "
Natural Translation
The picture on the wall is tilted.
Literal Translation
Tilted the picture on wall.
" Tagibang ang lamesa natin. "
Natural Translation
Our table is tilted.
Literal Translation
Tilted the table our.
" Tagibang ang takbo ng laro dahil mas marami at mas malakas ang mga manlalaro sa isang panig. "
Natural Translation
The flow of the game was lopsided because one side had more and stronger players.
Literal Translation
Lopsided the flow of game because more and stronger the players on one side.
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