Bakong (en. Back)
/ba.koŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The rear of the human body.
Good posture when sitting is important to avoid hurting your back.
Mahalaga ang magandang postura sa pag-upo upang hindi masaktan ang iyong bakong.
The part of an object that is at the back.
There are large letters on the back wall of the room.
May mga malalaking sulat sa bakong pader ng silid.
A part of an airplane or vehicle that is often empty and can be accessed from the back.
Here in the back section of the vehicle, there are compartments for storage.
Dito sa bakong bahagi ng sasakyan, may mga lalagyan ng mga gamit.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'bako', meaning bend or curve.
Common Phrases and Expressions
back pain
Experiencing pain or discomfort in the back.
paghihirap sa bakong
look back
To reflect on the past or one's experiences.
tumingin sa likod
Related Words
back
The opposite of the front, this is the part of the body that is opposite to the face.
likod
shoulder
The part of the body located above the back, connected to the arm.
balikat
Slang Meanings
Unique or cool
Your outfit is beautiful, it's so bakong!
Ang ganda ng outfit mo, parang bakong!
Smooth or attractive
His jokes are so bakong that people love it.
Ang pag-joke niya, bakong kaya ang mga tao.
Awesome or trendy
That new song from the band is really bakong!
Yung bagong kanta ng banda, talagang bakong!