Bait (en. Pain)
/bait/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food used to attract fish or animals in fishing or hunting.
He used leftover food as bait for his fishing.
Gumamit siya ng ulam bilang pain para sa kanyang pangingisda.
Items used to attract or entice a person or group to a particular action.
Occasional offers of lower prices can be bait for consumers.
Ang mga paminsang alok ng mas mababang presyo ay maaaring maging pain para sa mga mamimili.
verb
The process of using bait to attract a fish or animal.
Fishers teach the right way to bait the fish.
Ang mga mangingisda ay nagtuturo ng tamang paraan para painan ang mga isda.
Etymology
English
Common Phrases and Expressions
fish bait
Substance used to attract fish.
pain ng isda
to create bait
To entice or lure someone.
gumawa ng pain
Related Words
enticement
An item designed to attract or entice.
pang-akit
Slang Meanings
good behavior or manner
You’re so kind, you always help your classmates!
Ang bait mo naman, lagi mong tinutulungan ang mga kaklase mo!
a kind person
He's the kind of person everyone loves; he's so nice.
Siya yung tipo ng tao na bait na bait lahat, kahit sino.
without flaws
The kindness of our friendship seems like nothing bad ever happens.
Bait ng pagkakaibigan namin, parang wala ng masamang nangyayari.