Bakyaan (en. Sickle)

/bakˈjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of tool used for harvesting crops.
He used a sickle to harvest rice in the field.
Gumamit siya ng bakyaan upang mang-ani ng mga palay sa bukirin.
A narrow tool with a blade used for cutting.
The sickle is necessary for the proper harvesting of weeds and rice.
Ang bakyaan ay kailangan para sa tamang pag-aani ng mga damo at palay.
A tool that has become a symbol of farmers in the Philippines.
The sickle is one of the symbols of development in agriculture.
Ang bakyaan ay isa sa mga simbolo ng pag-unlad sa agrikultura.

Etymology

Often used in agricultural activities and conversations among people in rural areas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The sickle fits farm activities.
The sickle is suitable for activities involving agriculture.
Umaangkop ang bakyaan sa mga gawain sa bukirin.

Related Words

farmer
A person who works in fields or takes care of crops.
magsasaka
harvest
The yield or products of planting.
ani

Slang Meanings

to gather meaningful knowledge or news
Gather all the gossip on FB so we can quickly catch up in the game.
Bakyaan mo na lahat ng chismis sa FB para mabilis tayong makabawi sa laban.
to be loud or speak more intensely to grab attention
He was making so much noise in front of the crowd, like he was at a concert.
Ang dami niyang bakyaan sa harap ng crowd, parang may concert.
to speak in an entertaining or funny way
I wish everyone had that kind of banter, I always end up laughing.
Sana all may ganung bakyaan, lagi akong napapa-LOL.