Bakbak (en. Bark)

ˈbakˌbak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The outer covering or branch of a tree that has been removed from its body.

People gathered bark from the trees in the forest.

Ang mga tao ay nagtipon ng mga bakbak mula sa mga puno sa gubat.

A part of the plant used in traditional medicine.

Many medicinal plants use bark for their benefits.

Maraming halamang gamot ang gumagamit ng bakbak para sa kanilang mga benepisyo.

Derived from the root word 'bak,' meaning 'to split' or 'to divide.'

to strip the bark

to remove the skin of a tree or plant.

magtanggal ng bakbak

tree

A large plant with branches and leaves.

puno

plant

A type of biological entity that is not an animal.

halaman

To quarrel or fight, especially among minors.

The kids on the street are fighting again and making a scene.

Ang mga bata sa kalsada, nagbakbak ulit at nagkalat ang mga paawa.

To be rude or show a grumpy attitude.

Don't be rude to me, we're just talking.

Huwag kang magbakbak sa akin, nag-uusap lang kami.

To show off or seek attention for no reason.

The famous celebrity is showing off on social media to get attention.

Ang kilalang artista, nagbakbak sa social media para makuha ang atensyon.