bumitaw
bumítaw with stress marks
to let go
From root: bitaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
bumitaw
bu-MI-taw
let go
Present (Incomplete)
bumibitaw
bu-mi-BI-taw
is letting go
Future (Contemplated)
bibitaw
bi-BI-taw
will let go
Usage Note
Bumitaw is the actor-focus infinitive of bitaw, used for releasing a grip on something physical or figurative. It is equally natural for letting go of an object in hand and for the emotional act of releasing attachment to a relationship, a grudge, or the past — a usage that resonates with Filipino themes of resilience and moving on. Pairs with the object-focus bitawan.
Examples
" Bumitaw ka na sa lubid. "
Natural Translation
Let go of the rope now.
Literal Translation
Let-go you now of rope.
" Bumitaw ka na sa nakaraan. "
Natural Translation
Let go of the past now.
Literal Translation
Let-go you now of past.
" Kahit masakit, kailangan mong bumitaw sa galit upang muli kang makahinga nang malaya. "
Natural Translation
Even though it hurts, you need to let go of the anger so that you can breathe freely again.
Literal Translation
Even-if painful, need you to-let-go of anger so-that again you can-breathe freely.
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