Bulihin (en. To deceive)

/buliˈhin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of deceiving or giving false information.
Don’t deceive; you should tell the truth.
Huwag kang bulihin; dapat mong sabihin ang totoo.
The process of having a misconception or misunderstanding.
Don't deceive yourself that life is easy.
Huwag mong bulihin ang sarili mo na madali lang ang buhay.
The act of causing mistake or bad intent.
Deceiving should never be considered in any circumstance.
Ang bulihin ay hindi dapat ikinukunsidera sa anumang pagkakataon.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'buli' meaning 'to engage in something improper'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't deceive others
Do not fool others.
huwag bulihin ang kapwa

Related Words

deception
A word that describes the act of deceiving.
linlang
deceiver
A person who often deceives or tricks.
mang-uuto

Slang Meanings

To feel sadness or regret.
Reflect on your life decisions; you seem to have a lot of regrets.
Bulihin mo na yung mga desisyon mo sa buhay, parang sobrang dami mong pagsisihan.
To be bitter or pretend to be wise in a foolish way.
Don't be bitter; just accept that it's over between you two.
Huwag ka nang bulihin, tanggapin mo na lang na tapos na kayo.
To toughen up or be resilient.
Just tough it out through the challenges; you can do it!
Bulihin mo lang ang mga pagsubok, kaya mo 'yan!