Banhayin (en. To disperse)

ban-ha-yin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To disperse is the process of spreading or distributing something over a wider area.
Disperse the flower seeds throughout the garden.
Banhaingin ang mga buto ng bulaklak sa buong hardin.
It can refer to the spreading of people or things from a connected group.
The group dispersed to provide assistance.
Ang grupo ay nagbanhayin upang makapaghatid ng tulong.
The dispersion of waves refers to the fluctuation of water on the surface of the ocean.
The waves dispersed along the rocky shore.
Ang mga alon ay nagbanhayin sa mabatong baybayin.

Etymology

mula sa salitang-ugat na 'banhay' na nangangahulugang ikalat o ipamahagi.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disperse knowledge
to disseminate information or knowledge.
banhayin ang kaalaman

Related Words

spread
the process of disseminating something.
ikalat
distribute
the act of giving or transferring things to others.
pamahagi

Slang Meanings

Useless person or 'loser'
Your friend is like a loser, can't even pass the exam.
Parang banhayin lang yung barkada mo, hindi man lang nakapasa sa exam.
Lazy or doing nothing
Why is your sibling so lazy? Always sleeping at home.
Bakit ba ang banhayin mong kapatid? Laging natutulog sa bahay.
No contribution to the group
Our teammate is so useless, we’re always the ones working.
Sobrang banhayin ng ka-team natin, lagi na lang tayo ang nagtatrabaho.