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    Baak (en. Gate)

    /ˈbaːak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An entrance or passage in a wall or fence.
    We passed through the gate of the house to the back.
    Dumaan kami sa baak ng bahay papunta sa likuran.
    A part of a fence or wall that is left without a barrier.
    We need to fix the opening in our yard's fence.
    Kailangan nating ayusin ang baak sa bakod ng aming bakuran.
    An entrance or light on the road that comes with a box or housing.
    We reached the gateway at the corner, where the street light is located.
    Umabot kami sa baak sa dako ng kanto, saan naroon ang ilaw ng daan.

    Etymology

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    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Go to the gate
    Refers to going to an entrance or door.
    Pumunta sa baak
    The gate is open
    Indicates that the entrance is not closed.
    Bukas ang baak

    Related Words

    fence
    A structure that links places or marks a boundary.
    bakod
    door
    A structure that opens and closes allowing entry or exit.
    pinto

    Slang Meanings

    Fighting
    They are always fighting at school.
    Sila lagi nagba-baka sa eskwelahan.
    Upset or hurt feelings
    Maybe he's just feeling down because you don't have time for him.
    Baka nagba-baka lang siya kasi wala kang oras sa kanya.
    Annoyed with each other
    The family members are always getting on each other's nerves.
    Laging nagba-baka yung magkaka-kapamilya.
    Just arguing
    You don't need to get involved, they're just arguing.
    Hindi mo na kailangan makialam, nagba-baka lang sila.