Pagbigti (en. Hanging)

/pagˈbiɡti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of taking life through hanging.
Hanging is a cruel method of punishment.
Ang pagbigti ay isang malupit na paraan ng pagpaparusa.
A type of punishment where a person is hanged.
This is a legal hanging for serious crimes.
Ito ay isang legal na pagbigti para sa mga mabibigat na krimen.
The state or condition of being suspended.
The hanging of the garments causes them to deteriorate.
Ang pagbigti ng mga prenda ay nagiging dahilan ng pagkasira nito.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'bigti' meaning to hang or suspend.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not commit suicide by hanging
A statement urging against hanging as a solution to problems.
huwag magpakamatay sa pagbigti

Related Words

hang
The word 'bigti' refers to being suspended from something.
bigti
suspended
The 'bitin' means hanging or in a state of waiting.
bitin

Slang Meanings

Don't take things too seriously; just chill.
Let's just pagbigti, so we don't get too stressed about our problems.
Pagbigti lang tayo, para naman hindi tayo mainit ang ulo sa mga problema.
Relax or rest from your troubles.
You should pagbigti after a tough week.
Dapat magpagbigti ka after ng isang mahirap na linggo.