Magbitones (en. To narrate)

/maɡ.bi.tə.nɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to narrate or provide a retelling of a story.
We are trained to narrate stories from our culture.
Sinasanay kami na magbitones ng mga kwento mula sa aming kultura.
To create a narrative found in literary works.
He needs to narrate in order to introduce his work.
Kailangan niyang magbitones upang maipakilala ang kanyang akda.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'biton' meaning 'folk story' or 'narrative'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to narrate a story
magbitones ng kwento

Related Words

narrative
A story or telling that can be about real life or imagination.
salaysay

Slang Meanings

To aspire or dream too much
He's long dreamed of hitting big in life, that's why he studied hard.
Matagal na niyang pinapangarap na magbitones sa buhay, kaya't nag-aral siya ng mabuti.
To be overly ambitious or aspiring
Sometimes it's annoying when people are too much into hitting big, as if a simple life isn't enough.
Minsan nakakainis yung mga tao na sobrang magbitones, parang di na sapat ang simpleng buhay.