bitbit
bítbit with stress marks
to carry
Usage Note
Bitbit specifically means to carry something by hand — holding an item at one's side or in front, as opposed to carrying on the back (dala) or on the shoulder. It suggests a smaller, handheld item like a bag or a small package. The reduplicated form reflects native Tagalog morphology.
Examples
" Bitbit niya ang bag. "
Natural Translation
She is carrying the bag.
Literal Translation
Carry she the bag.
" Marami siyang bitbit mula sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
He/She is carrying many things from the market.
Literal Translation
Many he/she-has carry from in market.
" Habang naglalakad pauwi, bitbit niya ang mabigat na supot ng gulay na binili sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
While walking home, she was carrying the heavy bag of vegetables she bought at the market.
Literal Translation
While walking homeward, carry she the heavy bag of vegetable that bought in market.
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