Backwards in Tagalog

Backwards in Tagalog translates to “Paatras”, “Palikod”, or “Baliktad” depending on usage. This common English term describes movement or direction toward the rear, doing something in reverse order, or being behind in development. Discover how to express this directional and metaphorical concept accurately in Filipino.

[Words] = Backwards

[Definition]:

• Backwards /ˈbækwərdz/
• Adverb 1: In the direction of or toward the back or rear.
• Adverb 2: In reverse order or the opposite direction from usual.
• Adjective 1: Directed behind or to the rear.
• Adjective 2: Having made less progress than is normal or expected; underdeveloped.

[Synonyms] = Paatras, Palikod, Baliktad, Pabalik, Urong, Likuran

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: She took two steps backwards to avoid the approaching car.
Ex1_PH: Siya ay kumuha ng dalawang hakbang na paatras upang maiwasan ang papalapit na sasakyan.

Ex2_EN: He can recite the alphabet backwards without making any mistakes.
Ex2_PH: Kaya niyang bigkasin ang alpabeto nang baliktad nang walang pagkakamali.

Ex3_EN: The video showed the dancer moving backwards across the stage.
Ex3_PH: Ang video ay nagpakita ng mananayaw na gumagalaw na paatras sa entablado.

Ex4_EN: She glanced backwards over her shoulder to see who was following.
Ex4_PH: Tumingin siya nang palikod sa kanyang balikat upang makita kung sino ang sumusunod.

Ex5_EN: The country’s economy has moved backwards in recent years due to poor policies.
Ex5_PH: Ang ekonomiya ng bansa ay gumalaw na paatras sa mga nakaraang taon dahil sa masamang patakaran.