Bakas (en. Imprint)
ˈbakas
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of mark or signal left by an object or person.
There are footprints in the sand at the beach.
May bakas ng paa sa buhangin sa dalampasigan.
Description or evidence of a person's or object's presence in a place.
The imprint of their friendship will remain forever.
Ang bakas ng pagkakaibigan nila ay mananatili sa lahat.
Form of evidence connecting to the past.
Traces of ancient civilization were found in the area.
Natagpuan ang mga bakas ng sinaunang sibilisasyon sa lugar.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'bakas' meaning 'mark' or 'imprint'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
traces of yesterday
memories or evidence of past events
mga bakas ng kahapon
Related Words
footprint
Marks of feet left in a place, usually in sand or mud.
bakas ng paa
snow print
Marks left by people or animals in the snow.
bakas ng niyebe
Slang Meanings
favorite
That's the mark of my life, I love that place.
Yan ang bakas ng buhay ko, paborito ko 'yang lugar na 'yan.
sign
That mark on the road is the sign that he's already here.
Yung bakas sa daan, yun ang palatandaan na nandiyan na siya.
behavior
When he's around, a different mark of behavior shows up.
Kapag nandiyan siya, ibang bakas ng ugali ang lumalabas.