Bitakin (en. Swing)

/biˈtakɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of apparatus used for stretching or moving from one point to another.
We were at the park and enjoyed watching the kids swing.
Nasa parke kami at nag-enjoy sa pagbitak ng mga bata sa swing.
An apparatus that hangs from a tree or another support allowing movement.
There are many swings in the park that are favorites of the kids.
Maraming bitakin sa parke na paborito ng mga bata.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

to swing
to make a motion in swinging or stretching.
magbitak

Related Words

swing
A Western apparatus for walking or moving.
swing

Slang Meanings

very ‘cool’ or badass
His new cellphone is beautiful! He's so cool!
Ang bagong cellphone niya, ang ganda! Bitakin siya!
show-off or overly boastful
Don't show off too much about your skills, you might just hurt yourself.
Huwag kang masyadong bitakin sa galing mo, baka masaktan ka lang.
fantastic or very happy
The party was so fun, the people were fantastic!
Ang saya ng party, bitakin ang mga tao!