Bantil (en. Doll)

/ban-tɪl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of toy often used by children that can be shaped like a person or another form.

Her doll is made of wood and has beautiful paint.

Ang kanyang bantil ay gawa sa kahoy at may magandang pintura.

A toy that can also be used as decoration or as part of a game.

There are various dolls that can be set up for their fantasy.

May iba't ibang bantil na maaring itayo para sa kanilang pantasya.

Refers to a specific type of toy that is morphed from other materials.

She bought a doll made of plastic and fabric.

Bumili siya ng bantil na gawa sa plastik at tela.

Derived from the term 'banting', where 'bantil' refers to having potential toys or sports equipment.

I have a doll

I have a toy or doll that belongs to me.

May bantil ako

doll

A type of toy that often takes the shape of a person.

manika

toy

Any object used for play.

laruan

A person who loves to stir trouble or meddle.

Why is Mark always such a bantil in our conversations?

Bakit kasi si Mark, lagi na lang siyang bantil sa usapan namin?

A person who meddles in others' lives, not respecting 'no meddling'.

He really is a bantil in the family, always having a say even when he’s not involved.

Siya talaga, bantil sa pamilya, palaging may say kahit di naman siya kasama.