bitiwan
bitiwán with stress marks
to release [it]; giving up of a post/role
From root: bitiw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binitiwan
bi-ni-ti-WAN
released
Present (Incomplete)
binibitiwan
bi-ni-bi-ti-WAN
is being released
Future (Contemplated)
bibitiwan
bi-bi-ti-WAN
will be released
Usage Note
Bitiwan is the locative object-focus infinitive of bitiw, placing the thing being relinquished or given up at the grammatical focus. Covers both physical release and the figurative giving up of a post, role, or claim. Distinct from bitawan in that the root bitiw carries a stronger connotation of deliberate resignation or surrender of something held.
Examples
" Bitiwan mo ang lubid. "
Natural Translation
Let go of the rope.
Literal Translation
Release you the rope.
" Bitiwan mo na ang posisyon. "
Natural Translation
Give up the position.
Literal Translation
Give up now the position.
" Nagpasya siyang bitiwan ang kanyang posisyon sa kompanya matapos ang mahabang taon ng paglilingkod. "
Natural Translation
He decided to give up his position in the company after long years of service.
Literal Translation
Decided he to-relinquish the his position in company after the long years of serving.
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