Bilin (en. Instruction)
/bi.lin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An order or instruction that must be followed.
He received an instruction from his teacher.
Nakatanggap siya ng isang bilin mula sa kanyang guro.
The sequence given to a person.
The instruction given to him is important.
Ang bilin na ibinigay sa kanya ay mahalaga.
verb
The act of giving an order or instruction.
His command to the staff was good.
Mabuti ang kanyang bilin sa mga tauhan.
Etymology
from the root word 'bilin' meaning 'to command' or 'to entrust'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to follow instructions
to obey orders
sumunod sa bilin
Related Words
directive
A directive given to a person that must be followed.
utos
instructions
The information or directions given for a task.
tagubilin
Slang Meanings
To say something like a command, often with a request.
Tell him not to forget his book.
Bilin mo sa kanya na huwag kalimutan ang kanyang libro.
To pass or entrust a responsibility to someone else.
Just tell me about this task, I can handle it.
Bilin mo na lang sa akin ang gawaing ito, kaya ko naman.
To say as a reminder or instruction.
Also remind him about the meeting tomorrow.
Bilin mo rin sa kanya ang tungkol sa meeting bukas.