Bithayin (en. Hypnotize)

bi-ta-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that attracts a person's mind.
The healer hypnotized the patient to gain a deeper understanding of his issues.
Ang manggagamot ay nagbithayin ng pasyente upang magkaroon ng mas malalim na pag-unawa sa kanyang mga problema.
In the context of a show, it is used to demonstrate mind control.
Illusionists often hypnotize their audience to enhance their shows.
Ang mga illusionist ay madalas na nagbithayin sa kanilang mga audience upang mas mahusay ang kanilang mga show.

Etymology

Indigenous Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

hypnotizing the mind
so that a person is open to ideas or suggestions
nagbithayin ng isipan

Related Words

hypnotist
A person who practices the art or science of hypnotizing.
hipnotisador

Slang Meanings

Vomit that should be released, usually for humorous effect.
I have so much in my stomach, I feel like I want to vomit.
Ang dami ng nasa tiyan ko, parang gusto ko nang bithayin.
Reaction to painful food which sometimes leads to releasing air from the stomach.
I'm sweating, I feel like I want to vomit from the spiciness of the chili.
Namamawis ako, parang gusto ko nang bithayin sa anghang ng chili.
Explosion of emotions or memories, especially during deep conversations.
I started to spill out everything that happened to us.
Nagsimula na akong bithayin sa mga nangyari sa amin.