Bantiti (en. Gasp)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A loud sound that shows surprise or astonishment.

He was startled and gasped when he saw the unexpected guest.

Nagtaka siya at naglabas ng bantiti nang makita ang hindi inaasahang bisita.

An expression of emotions that can be expressed by a burst of sound from the mouth.

When she saw her favorite artist, she couldn't help but gasp.

Nang makita ang kanyang paboritong artista, hindi niya napigilan ang bantiti.

Gasp of joy

A loud expression of happiness.

Bantiti ng tuwa

shout

A loud call or sound expressing emotion.

hiyaw

A peculiar form or voice that surprises people.

My friend's bantiti was so crazy when he saw me wearing glasses!

Grabe yung bantiti ng kaibigan ko nung makita niya akong nakasalamin!

Showing extreme joy or excitement.

When he won the raffle, he just kept bantiti-ing!

Nung nanalo siya sa raffle, puro bantiti na lang ang ginawa niya!

Strange movements or actions that are funny.

He looks like he has bantiti in his body while dancing!

Para siyang may bantiti sa katawan habang sumasayaw!