Downwards in Tagalog

“Downwards” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Pababa” or “Paibaba”, referring to movement or direction toward a lower position or level. Understanding these Tagalog terms will help you describe directional movement and positioning in Filipino.

[Words] = Downwards

[Definition]:

• Downwards /ˈdaʊnwərdz/
• Adverb: Toward a lower place, point, or level; in a descending direction.
• Adjective: Moving or leading toward a lower place or level.

[Synonyms] = Pababa, Paibaba, Patungo sa ibaba, Pailalim, Bumababa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The arrow is pointing downwards to indicate the exit.
• Ex1_PH: Ang palaso ay nakaturo pababa upang ituro ang labasan.
• Ex2_EN: The river flows downwards from the mountain to the valley.
• Ex2_PH: Ang ilog ay dumaloy pababa mula sa bundok patungo sa lambak.
• Ex3_EN: She looked downwards at her feet while walking.
• Ex3_PH: Tumingin siya pababa sa kanyang mga paa habang naglalakad.
• Ex4_EN: The trend shows that prices are moving downwards this quarter.
• Ex4_PH: Ang uso ay nagpapakita na ang mga presyo ay gumagalaw pababa sa quarter na ito.
• Ex5_EN: The airplane started its downward descent toward the airport.
• Ex5_PH: Ang eroplano ay nagsimulang bumaba pababa patungo sa paliparan.