EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to let go of; to release...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/bi-TA-wan/
FIL: Pakawalan ang isang bagay na hawak, pinanghahawakan, o pinipigilan.
EN: to let go of; to release
The command form of 'letting go.' It's what your friend screams at you when you're still stalking your ex's new partner on social media: 'Bitawan mo na 'yan!' It's also what you tell someone holding your bag for you. Less drama, same word. A common variant is 'bitiwan'.
From 'bitaw' (to release).
ROOT MEANING: release; cockfight
Can be used literally for physical objects or figuratively for emotions, people, or situations. Often used as an imperative.
🇵🇭 Huwag mong bitawan ang pangarap mo kahit anong mangyari.
🇺🇸 Don't let go of your dream no matter what happens.
🇵🇭 Bitawan mo ang kamay ko, nasasaktan ako!
🇺🇸 Let go of my hand, you're hurting me!
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Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.