Bumahin (en. To give birth)

/buˈma.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that describes the act of giving birth or the emergence of a baby from the womb.

She gave birth to a healthy baby.

Bumahin siya ng isang malusog na sanggol.

A process in which a mother delivers her child.

Women give birth after nine months of pregnancy.

Ang mga babae ay bumahin matapos ang siyam na buwan ng pagbubuntis.

The word 'bumahin' derives from the root word 'buhin' which means 'to occur' or 'to come out'.

Give birth happily

An expression indicating a mother's happiness in her giving birth.

Bumahin ng masaya

birth

The process of giving life to a baby.

pagsilang

pregnant

A term used to describe a woman carrying a baby in her womb.

buntis

thinking highly of oneself

He really thinks he's good at basketball, you'd think he's amazing!

Sobrang bumahin siya sa basketball, akala mo sobra siyang galing!

showing off

My friend is showing off again, acting like he owns a fancy car!

Bumahin na naman yung barkada ko, parang mayaman na may-ari ng kotse!

loud or assertive

His voice is so loud, it's like he's laying down the law!

Ang taas ng boses niya, parang bumahin na parang boss!