Magbilibid (en. To make imprison)
/maɡbiˈlibid/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the action of a person entering or being confined in prison.
Many people will be caught and imprisoned due to crime.
Maraming tao ang mahuhuli at magbilibid dahil sa krimen.
An action aimed at humiliating or punishing a person for their wrongdoing.
Due to his cruelty, he was chosen to be imprisoned by the authorities.
Dahil sa kanyang kalupitan, siya'y pinili na magbilibid ng mga awtoridad.
Etymology
from the word 'bilibid' meaning prison or jail, and 'mag-' as a prefix indicating action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
imprisonment of the people
confinement of people due to law or crime
magbilibid ng mga tao
Related Words
bilibid
A place where convicted criminals are imprisoned.
bilibid
authorities
People with the power to enforce law and discuss crimes.
mga awtoridad
Slang Meanings
Bilibid - prison or jail.
Why are you in the Bilibid? You didn't do anything wrong.
Bakit nandiyan ka sa Bilibid? Wala kang ginawang masama.
Bilibid - a place full of bad people.
That part of our community is like Bilibid, always chaos.
Parang Bilibid yung parte ng barangay namin, puro gulo.
Bilibid - slang for a tough situation.
It's really bad, our school looks like Bilibid, fights everywhere.
Grabe na, mukhang Bilibid na sa school natin, puro suntukan.