Biyulin (en. To lull)

bee-yoo-lin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of encouraging a person to sleep.
He often lulls his child to sleep before bedtime.
Madalas niyang biyulin ang kanyang anak bago matulog.
Sleeping under a quiet environment or ambiance.
The children are lulled by soft music.
Ang mga bata ay biyulin ng malambot na musika.

Etymology

The term may derive from 'biyu', which means 'sleep' or 'rest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lull of love
Providing the ability to sleep with love or care.
biyulin ng pagmamahal

Related Words

deep sleep
A calm and peaceful sleep.
himbing
rest
The act of resting or stopping work for a while.
pahinga

Slang Meanings

To engage in sexual activities, often without emotional connection.
He's not serious, he just wants to hook up with us on the weekend.
Hindi siya seryoso, gusto lang niyang biyulin tayo sa weekend.
To have a relationship with no commitment.
It seems like he doesn't want a relationship; he just wants to hook up with me.
Parang ayaw niyang makipag relasyon, gusto lang niyang biyulin ako.
To be intimate with someone but not engage in other aspects of life.
We just hook up, but we don't see each other on other days.
Biyulin lang kami, pero hindi kami nagkikita sa ibang araw.