Biktima (en. Victim)

bik-ti-ma

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or being who became the target of violence, crime, or disaster.
The victim of the accident was immediately taken to the hospital.
Ang biktima ng aksidente ay agad na dinala sa ospital.
A person who experiences suffering or deprivation from another person or situation.
There are many victims of corruption in society.
Maraming biktima ng katiwalian sa lipunan.
A person who is believed to have been deceived or victimized by fraud.
He became a victim of a scam.
Siya ay naging biktima ng isang scam.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'victim' in English, meaning 'sacrificial victim'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

victim of a crime
a person affected by a crime.
biktima ng krimen
victim of disaster
a person affected by a natural disaster.
biktima ng kalamidad

Related Words

violent
describing extreme violence or aggression.
marahas
disaster
an event that causes damage or danger.
sakuna

Slang Meanings

someone who gets caught
I feel like a victim in the game of life, always being fooled.
Parang biktima lang ako sa laro ng buhay, palaging niloloko.
someone who pretends to be pitiful
I don't like her vibe, she always acts like a victim of circumstances.
Hindi ko gusto yung vibe niya, parang laging biktima ng mga pangyayari.
someone who feels left behind
I'm always a victim, it's like I've been left behind by time.
Lagi na lang ako biktima, parang napag-iwanan na ng panahon.