Bitig (en. Picking)

bi-tig

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sound that comes from crying or sorrow.
I heard the baby's cries from the room.
Narinig ko ang bitig ng sanggol mula sa kuwarto.
A feeling of pain or sadness experienced by a person.
His cries testified to the depth of his sorrow.
Ang kanyang bitig ay nagpatunay ng lalim ng kanyang lungkot.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bitig' which means to cry or weep.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cry of the heart
A symbol of deep sadness or disappointment.
bitig ng puso
the cries of children
Often refers to infants who are crying.
mga bitig ng mga bata

Related Words

tears
The liquid that comes out from the eyes when crying or feeling emotional.
luha
crying
The act of expressing emotions through weeping.
pag-iyak

Slang Meanings

you know that
That's just bitig, right? You know that.
Bitig na lang yan, di ba? Alam mo na yan.
that's just how it is
It's okay, that's just bitig, that's just how life is.
Ayos lang, bitig lang yan, ganyan talaga sa buhay.
wish everyone had that
You're bitig, wish everyone had that!
Bitig ka, sana all may ganyan!