Bolahin (en. To be fooled)

bo-la-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To cause someone to be mistaken or misled.
Don't fool him; he is not easily tricked.
Huwag mo siyang bolahin, hindi siya madaling maloko.
To pretend or lie to gain someone's trust.
Why are you fooling him about your true self?
Bakit mo siya bolahin tungkol sa iyong tunay na pagkatao?

Etymology

From the root word 'bola' meaning round or ball.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Trick me.
I want you to fool me.
Bolahin mo ako.

Related Words

ball
A round object that can be used in games or playgrounds.
bola

Slang Meanings

Uncontrollable or deeply hurt.
Wow, my ex really blindsided me; it hurts so much!
Grabe, parang bolahin ako ng ex ko, sobrang sakit!
Always gets fooled or deceived.
You know, it's like being played in games; I always lose.
Alam mo, parang bolahin ka lang sa mga laro, palagi akong talo.
Full of drama or complicated.
Her life is so dramatic; it's like a movie!
Yung buhay niya, sobrang bolahin, parang pelikula!