Bihayin (en. Tame)

/biˈha.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of nurturing or training animals to obey.

Let's tame the dogs to make them obedient.

Bihayin natin ang mga aso upang maging masunodin sila.

The process of growing animals from wild to a more manageable form.

Birds should be tamed before being released into the wild.

Dapat bihayin ang mga ibon bago ito ilabas sa kalikasan.

Derived from the root word 'bihag,' meaning captivity or being captured.

tame animals

to train and care for them

bihayin ang mga hayop

captive

A person or animal that is confined or trapped in a situation they cannot escape.

bihag

pets

Animals or things that are cared for or nurtured.

alaga

Arrogant or showing off

Wow, she's so bihayin, you’d think she’s someone important at school!

Grabe, ang bihayin niya, akala mo kung sino na siya sa school!

Conceited or boastful person

Don’t talk to him, he’s bihayin, acting like he’s famous!

Huwag ka nang makipag-usap sa kanya, bihayin yan, feeling sikat!

Liar or untrustworthy

Your friend is bihayin, he always has an excuse.

Bihayin yang kaibigan mo, palagi lang siyang may excuse.