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    Banta (en. Warning)

    ˈbantə

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A warning or reminder, often used to express danger or what may happen.
    He gave a warning to those who wish to enter the prohibited area.
    Nagbigay siya ng banta sa mga nagnanais na pumasok sa bawal na lugar.
    A declaration containing a threat to a person or group.
    He received a threat from an unknown sender.
    Nakatanggap siya ng banta mula sa isang hindi kilalang nagpadala.
    A message or statement indicating something bad will happen if certain conditions are not met.
    His threat seemed to scare everyone.
    Ang kanyang banta ay tila nakakatakot sa lahat.

    Etymology

    From the root of 'bantay' meaning to watch or observe.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    danger warning
    A warning about imminent danger.
    banta ng panganib
    threat to nature
    Indicates danger caused by human action or activity to nature.
    banta sa kalikasan

    Related Words

    to threaten
    A verb meaning to make a threat.
    mangbanta
    danger
    A condition that may cause harm or disaster.
    panganib

    Slang Meanings

    Guard or companion.
    We need a banta for the project.
    Kailangan na ng banta para sa proyekto.
    Group of friends or buddies.
    Join us, we’re just hanging out with the banta.
    Sama ka na, sa banta lang tayo.
    To carry out a shady or illegal act.
    Don’t do anything shady, we might get caught.
    Wag kang magbanta, baka mahuli tayo.