Oditin (en. To sing)

o-di-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of producing sound using one's voice.
The children sang under the mango tree.
Ang mga bata ay nag-odit sa ilalim ng punong mangga.
Expressing feelings or thoughts through music.
She sang a song that reflects her feelings.
Siya ay nag-odit ng isang kanta na sumasalamin sa kanyang nararamdaman.
Performing a song in a public place.
During the festival, people sang traditional songs.
Sa piyesta, ang mga tao ay nag-odit ng mga tradisyonal na awitin.

Etymology

May come from the word 'odit' meaning singing or creating unlearned music.

Common Phrases and Expressions

He/She sang a song.
He/She was singing a song.
Nag-odit siya ng awitin
The children sang poems.
The children recited poems in spoken form.
Mga bata ay nag-odit ng mga tula

Related Words

song
A form of art that uses sound and voice.
awit
folk song
A type of song that has themes of community or culture.
kantang bayan

Slang Meanings

Ugly or not good looking
It's alright but her Oditin is really ugly.
Ayos lang pero yung Oditin niya pangit talaga.
Lazy or lacking enthusiasm
Why do you seem oditin today? You're not motivated to study.
Bakit parang oditin ka ngayon? Walang gana mag-aral.