Bumiktima (en. To become a victim)

boo-mik-tee-mah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of becoming a victim or suffering due to circumstances.
Many people become victims of abuse in their workplaces.
Maraming tao ang bumiktima ng abuso sa kanilang mga lugar trabaho.
Entering a situation where you are negatively affected.
He became a victim of deception from scammers.
Siya ay bumiktima ng panlilinlang mula sa mga scammers.

Etymology

From the word 'biktima' which means one who suffers or is affected.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become a victim of a crime
to be a victim of a criminal act.
bumiktima ng krimen

Related Words

victim
A person who suffers or is affected by something bad.
biktima
abuse
The act of overpowering or abusing a person.
pang-aabuso

Slang Meanings

Always complaining or raising issues about life.
It seems like Juan is complaining again, he keeps saying he's not being paid.
Mukhang bumiktima na naman si Juan, ang dami na namang sinasabi na di siya nababayaran.
A person who always ends up being a victim in situations.
Her friends say that Ana seems to be a victim again in her relationship.
Sinasabi ng mga kaibigan na parang bumiktima na naman si Ana sa kanyang relasyon.