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    Banhay (en. Skeleton)

    /bán-hay/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A structure of the human or animal body containing bones.
    The skeleton of a human is composed of 206 bones.
    Ang banhay ng tao ay binubuo ng 206 na buto.
    The framework or outline of something, often used in other contexts.
    The skeleton of his story is very hard to follow.
    Ang banhay ng kanyang kwento ay masyadong mahirap sundan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'bánghay' meaning 'framework' or 'structure.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    skeleton of a house
    the structure of a house or how it is organized.
    banhay ng bahay

    Related Words

    bone
    a part of the skeleton that serves as support and shapes the form.
    butong
    shelter
    can refer to the protection or cover provided by the skeleton inside.
    kanlungan

    Slang Meanings

    Talking or conversing like a couple
    They seem so happy, it's like they're always banhay-ing with each other.
    Ang saya-saya nila, parang lagi silang nagba-banhay sa isa't isa.
    Saying loving or sweet nothings
    Why do you have so much banhay for her? It's like she's your whole world.
    Bakit ba ang dami mong banhay sa kanya? Para bang siya lang ang mundo mo.