Pitaw (en. To faint)

/pi.taw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of losing consciousness.
I saw her faint while we were talking.
Nakita ko siyang pitaw habang nag-uusap.
The sudden loss of strength or energy leading to collapse.
But she fainted due to extreme fatigue.
Ngunit siya ay pitaw dahil sa labis na pagod.
Beginning of a temporary loss of consciousness that may result in falling.
The heat caused him to faint.
Ang init ng panahon ay nagdulot sa kanya upang pitaw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

He/She fainted from the heat
He/She lost consciousness due to excessive heat.
Pitaw siya sa init

Related Words

weakness
The state of lacking sufficient strength or energy.
panghihina

Slang Meanings

Downfall or collapse
Their business is already in a deep downfall due to the debts.
Ang negosyo nila ay pitaw na pitaw na sa dami ng utang.
Lost motivation
I'm totally lost in motivation with the struggles I'm going through in life.
Pitaw na pitaw na ako sa mga pinagdaraanan ko sa buhay.
Feeling rejected
I'm gay, but I totally feel rejected by him.
Bekis ako, pitaw na pitaw ang status ko sa kanya.