Bakal (en. Steel)

bá-kal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A strong metal often used in the construction of tools and infrastructure.

They used steel in the construction of the bridge.

Gumamit sila ng bakal sa pagtatayo ng tulay.

A form of metal that can have different shapes and compositions.

Steel can be liquid or solid depending on the temperature.

Ang bakal ay maaaring maging likido o solido depende sa temperatura.

Strong and capable of providing support to structures.

The columns of the house are made of steel for greater stability.

Ang mga haligi ng bahay ay gawa sa bakal para sa higit na katatagan.

steel chain

a type of chain made of steel typically used in heavy-duty applications.

bakal na kadenang

carbon steel

Type of steel with a high carbon content, stronger compared to ordinary steel.

bakal na bakal

A giver, a friend or acquaintance who helps in 'life discussions'.

Sure, just ask bakal if you don't know what to do.

Sige, tanong mo lang kay bakal kung hindi mo alam ang gagawin.

A serious person, someone who doesn't know how to joke around.

Haha, he's so bakal! There's no laughter at all.

Haha, ang bakal niya! Wala talagang tawanan.

A term for someone who's hard-headed or sometimes doesn't listen to advice.

Don't be bakal, listen to us!

Huwag kang maging bakal, pakinggan mo naman kami!