Batihin (en. Greet)

ba-ti-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that expresses a welcome or greeting.
He greeted his friend upon seeing him at school.
Binati niya ang kanyang kaibigan nang makita ito sa paaralan.
Saying or giving good wishes or statements.
Greet him with a happy birthday on his special day.
Batihin mo siya ng maligayang kaarawan sa kanyang espesyal na araw.
A way to show greeting or respect.
We should greet the guests in our home.
Dapat tayong bumati sa mga bisita sa ating tahanan.

Etymology

root word: bati

Common Phrases and Expressions

greet me
I need to be greeted or welcomed.
batihin mo ako
greet the people
welcoming and greeting the people around.
batihin ang mga tao

Related Words

greeting
a word that conveys a greeting message.
bati
welcome
an act of receiving or greeting someone.
salubong

Slang Meanings

Joke around when greeting
Let's all greet Mark with a joke later at the party.
Sabay-sabay nating batiin si Mark ng biruan mamaya sa party.
To tease when greeting
I wanted to tease when greeting, but he might get hurt.
Gusto ko sanang mag-stub sa pagbati, pero baka masaktan siya.
To greet together
Come on, let's greet Sarah together, it's exciting!
Tara na, sabay tayong bati kay Sarah, nakaka-excite!