Batyag (en. Intuitions)
bah-t'yag
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling or knowledge that does not rely on formal education.
His intuition about the situation helped his friends make a decision.
Ang kanyang batyag tungkol sa sitwasyon ay tumulong sa kanyang mga kaibigan na makagawa ng desisyon.
The ability to understand something despite a lack of evidence.
She had a feeling that the offer wasn't right even though it looked good.
May batyag siya na hindi tama ang offer na iyon kahit na maganda ang itsura.
My knowledge or feeling that is necessary in a situation.
Sometimes, it's better to follow your intuition than what others say.
Minsan, mas mainam na sundin ang iyong batyag kaysa sa kung ano ang sinasabi ng iba.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Follow your intuition
Sometimes it is better to follow what you feel than what others advise.
Sundin ang iyong batyag
I have a feeling
I have a sense of knowledge about a situation.
May batyag ako
Related Words
feelings
A deep emotion or opinion that comes from within.
saloobin
knowledge
Information or understanding acquired through experience or study.
kaalaman
Slang Meanings
emasculated or weakened (often used in a derogatory sense)
He seems like he's been batyag in his decisions, unable to assert himself.
Parang batyag na siya sa kanyang mga desisyon, hindi na makapag-assert.
a term used for someone who is feeling down or defeated
I'm feeling really batyag because of my life problems.
Batyag na batyag ako dahil sa mga problema sa buhay.
someone who feels sorry for themselves
Don't be batyag, you can do it!
Huwag kang maging batyag, kaya mo yan!