Mabitiwan (en. To glimmer)

/mabítiwan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of being bright or shining.
The glimmer of the stars at night is amazing.
Ang mabitiwan ng mga bituin sa gabi ay kahanga-hanga.
verb
To have a shine or glow like light.
The water in the river glimmers under the sun.
Ang tubig sa ilog ay mabitiwan sa ilalim ng araw.

Etymology

Root word: 'bitiw' meaning 'to shine' or 'to emit light'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to shine with light
to glimmer as a result of light
mabitiwan ng liwanag

Related Words

bitiw
The root word related to 'mabitiwan'.
bitiw
ningning
A condition of being bright or attractive.
ningning

Slang Meanings

To make the situation orderly or clean.
Everything is fine now, we can let go of the problems.
Ayos na ang lahat, mapapabitiwan na natin ang mga problema.
To escape from a difficult situation.
But finally, I was able to get out of the complicated situation.
Pero sa wakas ay nabitiwan din ako sa masalimuot na sitwasyon.
To lessen one's burden or responsibility.
Thanks to my friend's help, I was able to let go of some responsibilities.
Dahil sa tulong ng kaibigan ko, nabitiwan ko na ang ilang mga responsibilidad.