Mabahiran (en. Spreading)
ma-ba-hi-ran
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of spreading or proliferation of something.
The spreading of dirt causes pollution in the water.
Ang mabahiran ng dumi ay nagdudulot ng polusyon sa tubig.
The condition where something is infected or contaminated.
The spreading of disease requires immediate attention.
Ang mabahiran ng sakit ay kailangan ng agarang atensyon.
The action of moving or spreading from one place to another.
We must be careful of the spreading fire in the forest.
Dapat tayong maging maingat sa mabahiran ng apoy sa kagubatan.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'bahi' meaning 'house' or 'residence', relating to proliferation or spread.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spreading of evil
Infected or influenced by negative things.
mabahiran ng kasamaan
Related Words
dirt
Refers to dirt or waste that causes spreading.
dumi
disease
Refers to illnesses that can spread to others.
sakit
Slang Meanings
Lying or twisting the truth
He said he was rich, but his words seem to be tainted.
Ang sabi niya, mayaman siya, pero parang mabahiran ang sinasabi niya.
Having a bad reputation or character
My former friend is now tainted in the eyes of the people here in the neighborhood.
Yung dating kaibigan ko, mabahiran na siya sa mga tao dito sa barrio.
To negatively affect others
Don't talk to him anymore, you'll just get tainted.
Huwag mo na siyang kausapin, mabahiran ka lang.