matimbuwang
to fall on one's back
From root: timbuwang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
natimbuwang
na-tim-bu-WANG
fell on back
Present (Incomplete)
natitimbuwang
na-ti-tim-bu-WANG
is falling on back
Future (Contemplated)
matitimbuwang
ma-ti-tim-bu-WANG
will fall on back
Usage Note
Matimbuwang is the actor-focus stative infinitive of timbuwang, describing the specific motion of falling completely backward and landing flat on one's back — more total and ungraceful than a simple stumble. The ma- prefix marks the fall as accidental; it contrasts with madapa (falling face-forward) and matihaya (the resulting supine position).
Examples
" Muntik na siyang matimbuwang. "
Natural Translation
He almost fell on his back.
Literal Translation
Almost already he to-fall-on-back.
" Delikadong matimbuwang sa semento kapag nadulas sa banyo. "
Natural Translation
It is dangerous to fall on your back on the cement if you slip in the bathroom.
Literal Translation
Dangerous to fall on ones back on cement when slipped in bathroom.
" Nadulas siya sa basang sahig at natimbuwang nang malakas, kaya hindi siya makagalaw nang ilang sandali dahil sa sakit. "
Natural Translation
He slipped on the wet floor and fell hard on his back, so he couldn't move for a few moments because of the pain.
Literal Translation
Slipped he on wet floor and fell-on-back hard, so not he able-to-move for few moments because of pain.
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