Buhian

to release; to let goverb

Alternative meanings

to release; to let go; to free; to stop holding; to set free; to let something go

Pronunciation

boo-HEE-an

Root and affixes

Related to buhi, alive or free depending on context. Buhian focuses on the action of releasing or letting someone or something go.

Variants or conjugations

buhian; buhi-i; release out; leave alone; let go

Related words and expressions

let go; go out; free; catch; hold

Meaning and usage notes

For letting go of something held in the hand, bitawan is also very natural. For releasing someone or letting them go, buhian fits better. For letting go of an emotion, buhian or pasagdan may fit depending on the sentence.