bitag
bítag with stress marks
trap, snare
Usage Note
Bitag can refer to a physical trap for catching animals or, more commonly in modern usage, a figurative trap — a scheme or ambush. 'Na-bitag siya' (he got caught in the trap) is used both literally and metaphorically in news and conversation.
Examples
" May bitag sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
There's a trap in the field.
Literal Translation
There-is trap in field.
" Nahulog ang hayop sa bitag na inilagay ng mangangaso. "
Natural Translation
The animal fell into the trap set by the hunter.
Literal Translation
Fell the animal into-the trap that placed the hunter.
" Hindi niya namalayan na bitag lang pala ang alok na trabaho upang makuha ang kanyang pera. "
Natural Translation
He didn't realize that the job offer was just a trap to take his money.
Literal Translation
Not he noticed that trap only it-turns-out the offered work in-order get the his money.
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