Batahin (en. To infantilize)

ba-ta-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform an action that aims to value or solidify a person.

Don't infantilize your friends in their decisions.

Huwag mong batahin ang iyong mga kaibigan sa kanilang mga desisyon.

To proceed with behavior intending to show care.

He often does this to infantilize the people around him.

Madalas niyang ginagawa ito upang batahin ang mga tao sa paligid niya.

Taking steps that show excessive care for someone.

His way of dealing seems aimed to infantilize the elderly.

Ang kanyang paraan ng pakikitungo ay tila naglalayong batahin ang mga matatanda.

Originating from the word 'bata' meaning 'child', and the suffix '-hin' commonly used in verbs.

Don't infantilize

Indicates not to treat someone as if they cannot understand or make decisions for themselves.

Huwag batahin

child

A person who is small in stature or young.

bata

to clarify or explain something that needs to be understood

Why haven't you clarified your assignments yet, so we can understand each other?

Bakit hindi mo pa batahin 'yang mga assignment mo, para magka-intindihan tayo?

to make something easier to understand, similar to a quick hit or slang

Let's find a way to break down this conversation, so it’s quicker.

Hanap tayo ng paraan para batahin 'tong usapan, para mas mabilis.

to discuss in a fun or relaxed manner

We should talk about this in a fun way, so it's not boring.

Dapat natin 'to batahin ng masaya, para hindi boring.