Bagisbis (en. Inheritance)

/ˈba.gis.bis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of wealth or item obtained from a deceased person.
I received an inheritance from my grandmother.
Nakatanggap ako ng bagisbis mula sa aking lola.
The right to property left by the deceased.
There are legal processes that must be followed to acquire the inheritance.
May mga legal na proseso na dapat sundin sa pagkuha ng bagisbis.
The condition of a person who inherited properties.
His inheritance brought him a huge responsibility.
Ang kanyang bagisbis ay nagdala sa kanya ng malaking responsibilidad.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'bagis' meaning 'should' or 'proper' and 'bis' meaning 'recall' or 'redemption'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

benefiting from inheritance
Receiving benefits from inherited property.
nakikinabang sa bagisbis

Related Words

inheritance
An item or wealth obtained from a parent or relative.
mana

Slang Meanings

wrong or worthless
What you're saying is pointless, just like bagisbis.
Walang kwenta ang mga pinagsasabi mo, parang bagisbis lang.
nonsense or joke
He was just bagisbis with the prank he pulled.
Nagbagisbis lang siya sa ginawa niyang prank.