Bantayan (en. Watchtower)

ban-tay-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place or structure that provides a view of the surroundings, often used in safety situations.

We set up a watchtower on top of the mountain to observe approaching dangers.

Naglagay kami ng bantayan sa taas ng bundok upang makita ang papalapit na mga panganib.

A person assigned to guard a specific area or situation.

Juan was appointed as the guard at the door of the house.

Si Juan ay inilagay bilang bantayan sa pinto ng bahay.

A person who watches and guards to prevent danger.

The guards in the town are always ready to protect the residents.

Ang mga bantayan sa bayan ay laging handa upang protektahan ang mga residente.

The word originates from the root 'bantay' meaning 'to guard' or 'to watch over.'

Watch over my belongings.

Monitor and guard the items left behind.

Bantayan ang aking mga gamit.

Be vigilant against danger.

Be careful and alert against possible threats.

Maging bantay sa panganib.

watchtowers

A place where a watchtower is built.

bantayanang

guards

Many people or things that guard.

mga bantay

a guard who seems like a friend but has different motives

Just keep an eye on Mark, he might have bad intentions against you.

Bantayan lang yang si Mark, baka may balak na masama sa'yo.

to observe or monitor

Just keep an eye on the game, it’s about to start.

Bantayan mo lang yung laro, malapit ng magsimula.

a reviewer or someone who saves a situation

You need someone to oversee your project to get everything sorted.

Kailangan mo ng bantay sa project mo para maayos lahat.