Bitiwan (en. Let go)
/bi.ti.wan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of releasing or letting go of something.
I need to let go of the past to move on.
Dapat ko nang bitiwan ang nakaraan upang makapagpatuloy.
verb
The act of releasing or removing something from one's grasp.
Let go of the rope to avoid danger.
Bitiwan mo ang lubid upang makaiwas sa panganib.
A way of expressing acceptance of a situation by letting go.
You need to let go of your fear of failure.
Kailangan mong bitiwan ang iyong takot sa pagkabigo.
Etymology
Uncertain, possibly derived from the root 'bitaw', meaning to let go or release.
Common Phrases and Expressions
let her go
Move on and don't worry about her anymore.
bitiwan mo na siya
Related Words
release
The root word referring to the action of letting go or releasing.
bitaw
Slang Meanings
let go or turn your back on
Let go of him, he doesn't value you anymore.
Bitiwan mo na siya, hindi ka na niya pinahahalagahan.
reject or ignore
Ignore that, it's worthless!
Bitiwan mo na 'yan, walang kwenta!