Pagbibithay (en. Hanging)

/pag-bi-bi-thay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of execution or taking away a person's life by hanging.
Hanging criminals is prohibited in many countries.
Ang pagbibithay sa mga kriminal ay ipinagbabawal sa maraming bansa.
A form of punishment imposed for serious crimes.
Hanging is one of the oldest forms of punishment for murderers.
Ang pagbibithay ay isa sa mga pinakalumang uri ng parusa para sa mga mamamatay-tao.

Etymology

The word 'bibitay' derives from the root word 'bitay' which means 'to hang' or 'to remove.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Execution by hanging
The enforcement of death penalty through hanging.
Pagsasagawa ng pagbibithay

Related Words

punishments
Other forms of punishment under the law.
mga parusa
hanging
The actual process of executing by hanging.
bitay

Slang Meanings

Death or downfall.
When they fought, I threatened to give him a killing blow.
Kapag nag-away sila, nagbanta akong magbibigay ng pagbibithay sa kanya.
Preparing for the final fight.
This match feels like a killing blow, so we need a strategy.
Tila pagbibithay na ang laban na ito, kaya't kailangan natin ng diskarte.