Barikin (en. To embrace)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of holding one person by another as an expression of love or friendship.
He embraced his friend after a long distance apart.
Siya ay nag-barikin sa kanyang kaibigan matapos ang matagal na pagkaka-distant.
The act of embracing a person or thing.
Embrace your child tightly so he can feel your love.
Barikin mo ang anak mo nang mahigpit para maramdaman niya ang iyong pagmamahal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Embrace me
Hug me
Barikin mo ako

Related Words

hug
A way of expressing emotions by raising the arms to hold someone.
yakap
kiss
A way of showing affection by touching the lips.
halik

Slang Meanings

To be angry, to notice someone's mistakes or failures
Why does he have such a bad look on his face? It's like he's really angry with what I've done.
Bakit ang sama ng tingin niya sa akin? Parang barikin na barikin siya sa mga pinaggagawa ko.
Too full of oneself or arrogant
This group is really arrogant, they act like they own the place.
Ang barikin talaga ng tropang 'to, akala mo kung sino.