Bakahan (en. Cattle ranch)

/bɑ.kɑ.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A farm or area for raising cattle.
Their cattle ranch is located on the farm corner of the town.
Ang kanilang bakahan ay matatagpuan sa bukirin sa kanto ng bayan.
A rapidly growing business focused on raising cattle.
Many people are now investing in cattle ranching for meat and milk.
Marami nang mga tao ang nag-iinvest sa bakahan para sa karne at gatas.

Etymology

From the root word 'baka' which means an animal cared for for milk or meat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

abundant ranch
abundant yield or shipment from the ranch
masaganang bakahan

Related Words

cow
A type of animal commonly raised on ranches for milk and meat.
baka
pasture
An area where cattle can graze and eat grass.
pastulan

Slang Meanings

Just a reminder that you’re just chatting; no competition, just talk.
Their conversation is like just a bakahan, no substance.
Parang bakahan lang yung usapan nila, walang katuturan.
Life-threatening emotions; extreme crying or getting angry.
My bakahan when I saw her with that guy.
Aking bakahan nang makita ko siyang kasama si 'yon.
Argument or debate full of exaggeration; over-the-top argument.
His rejection of the idea was really just a bakahan.
Yung pagtanggi niya sa ideya ay talagang bakahan.