Bilinan (en. To be ordered)

bi-li-nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of receiving or carrying out an order or specified task.
He was ordered to study before the test.
Bilinang siya na mag-aral bago ang pagsusulit.
A form of verb that indicates a collection of things that are ordered.
He was instructed to return the books to the library.
Bilinang ibalik ang mga libro sa aklatan.
Carrying out a task that is recommended or ordered.
He was tasked to complete the project within a week.
Bilinang kumpletuhin ang proyekto sa loob ng isang linggo.

Etymology

Formed from the root word 'bili' meaning 'buy' or 'order.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

teacher's order
the wisdom or imparting of knowledge from a teacher.
bilin ng guro
order that should be followed
orders that need to be executed.
bilin na dapat sundin

Related Words

buy
The action of purchasing or ordering something.
bili
order
The act of commanding or passing on a requirement.
utos

Slang Meanings

Just pass it on to someone else
Just give that to Mark, he’ll take care of it.
Bilin mo na lang 'yan kay Mark, siya na bahala diyan.
Leave it for someone else
Leave that to your child when he grows up.
Bilin mo na 'yan sa anak mo, pag malaki na siya.
Stories that will be passed on
Just pass those gossip stories to the group.
Bilin mo na lang ang mga chismis na 'yan sa tropa.