Bainatin (en. To stretch)
/bai-na-tin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of stretching or extending muscles or parts of the body.
Stretch your arms after exercising.
Bainatin mo ang iyong mga braso pagkatapos mag-ehersisyo.
An exercise done to prevent muscle injuries.
It's important to stretch your legs before starting to run.
Mahalaga ang bainatin ang mga binti bago magsimula ng takbuhan.
Preparing the body for a physical activity.
You need to stretch your body first before climbing a mountain.
Kailangan mo munang bainatin ang iyong katawan bago umakyat ng bundok.
Etymology
From the word 'bainat', meaning stretching or extending the body.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Stretch the body
Perform stretches on the body to prepare
Bainatin ang katawan
Related Words
stretch
Another term for muscle stretching.
unat
exercise
Physical activities focused on health and strength building.
ehersisyo
Slang Meanings
To attract or get the attention of others through complex talk or behavior.
You don't need to bainatin people, just say what you want to show.
Hindi mo na kailangan pang bainatin ang mga tao, sabihin mo na lang kung ano ang gusto mong ipakita.
To show great respect or appreciation to someone.
My teacher is so nice, that's why I always bainatin her.
Sobrang bait ng teacher ko, kaya lagi akong nag-bainatin sa kanya.