Bito (en. Snare)

/ˈbi.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A method of capturing or catching animals by setting a trap.

He made a snare to catch the snake hiding behind the house.

Gumawa siya ng bito upang makuha ang ahas na nagtatago sa likod ng bahay.

A term for an object used to catch an animal.

The snare is usually made of wire or rope.

Ang bito ay karaniwang gawa sa kawad o tali.

verb

The act of releasing or letting go of something.

Out of fear, he quickly let go of the cat he was holding.

Dahil sa takot, agad niyang binitawan ang hawak na pusa.

It originated from the root word 'bitaw', meaning 'to release' or 'to let go'.

Set up a snare

To set a trap for animals.

Magtayo ng bito

release

The action of letting go or freeing.

bitaw

let's eat (to eat)

Come on, let's eat outside!

Tara na, bito tayo sa labas!

let's stop (to stop)

Let's stop, we might get caught by mom!

Bito na tayo, baka maabutan tayo ni nanay!