Bumihag (en. To capture)

/buˈmihag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To take or seize a person without permission.
He captured soldiers in battle.
Bumihag siya ng mga sundalo sa labanan.
To capture or seize something more than normal.
Their army captured the town after the conflict.
Bumihag ang kanilang hukbo sa bayan matapos ang sigalot.
To attract or hold the attention of a person.
His singing talent captured the hearts of many.
Ang kanyang talento sa pag-awit ay bumihag sa puso ng marami.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to capture the heart
to attract or evoke strong feelings in a person
bumihag sa puso

Related Words

captive
A person who is captured or imprisoned without consent.
bihag

Slang Meanings

Came into the middle of the scene
He came into the party and suddenly became the star.
Bumiha'g siya sa party at bigla siyang naging bida.
Caught everyone's attention
She captured everyone's attention with her dance.
Bumihag siya ng lahat ng tao sa kanyang pagsayaw.
Became famous or well-known
He became famous on social media after his viral video.
Bumiha'g siya sa social media matapos ang kanyang viral video.