Usage Note
Timbuwang specifically describes the action of falling backwards so that one lands flat on one's back, as opposed to a forward or sideways fall. It often implies the fall was sudden and ungraceful. The word is used in both literal accounts of accidents and in humorous storytelling.
Examples
" Timbuwang ang bata sa damuhan. "
Natural Translation
The child fell flat on his back on the grass.
Literal Translation
Fell-on-back the child on grass.
" Nakita ko siyang timbuwang sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
I saw him/her fall flat on his/her back on the floor.
Literal Translation
Saw I him/her fall flat on his/her back on floor.
" Natawa kaming lahat nang timbuwang ang tatay habang nagpapakitang-gilas sa sayaw. "
Natural Translation
We all laughed when Dad fell flat on his back while showing off his dance moves.
Literal Translation
Laughed we all when fell-on-back the father while showing-off in dance.
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