Mabitak (en. Crack)
/ma-bi-tak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the occurrence of a crack or sudden damage to something.
The ground cracked after the heavy rain.
Mabitak ang lupa matapos ang malakas na ulan.
To cause something to split.
The cold weather may cause the walls to crack.
Ang malamig na panahon ay maaaring maging dahilan upang mabitak ang mga dingding.
Seriously damaged or broken.
His cellphone cracked when it fell on the floor.
Mabitak ang kanyang cellphone nang mahulog ito sa sahig.
Etymology
Belongs to a family of root words related to the bursting or falling of things.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the ground cracks
The ground has cracked due to an explosion or heavy rain.
mabitak ang lupa
Related Words
crack
An adjective referring to cracks or fissures on the surface of something.
bitak
burst
A verb indicating the sudden breaking or exploding of something.
putok
Slang Meanings
to panic or worry
When he found out that they had no signal, he immediately panicked.
Nung nalaman niya na wala na silang signal, agad siyang mabitak.
to jump or suddenly let go
When her ex showed up, she suddenly let go of her decision.
Nang dumating ang ex niya, bigla siyang mabitak sa kanyang desisyon.
to change one's mind
I thought she was ready, but she changed her mind about leaving.
Akala ko ready na siya, pero nag-mabitak siya sa pag-alis.