Bako (en. Bark)

ˈbako

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A part of a tree that is typically hard and covers the stem.

The bark of the tree provides protection to the wood inside.

Ang bako ng puno ay nagbibigay proteksyon sa loob ng kahoy.

A covering over a wound on the skin, often blistering or drying after an injury.

The scab on my elbow started to dry.

Nagsimula nang matuyo ang bako sa aking siko.

Tagalog word for 'bark' or 'scab'.

bark of wood

The hard outer part of wood.

bako ng kahoy

scab on the skin

A wound covered with new skin.

bako sa balat

branch

A part of a tree that extends from the trunk.

sanga

life

Related to nature and growth, commonly involved in the context of trees.

buhay

to explode or to get angry

Oh no, I might get into trouble, I've gone off the rails because of my anger.

Naku, baka mabaon ako sa problema, nagbako na kasi ako sa sama ng loob.

strange or weird

Her outfit today is so weird, right?

Ang bako ng suot niya ngayon, diba?

to take an unusual path or decision

I might just go off the beaten path and return to the province to live a quiet life.

Baka magbako na lang akong bumalik sa probinsya at mamuhay ng tahimik.