Bantok (en. Eminent)
/ban-tok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person of high status or a well-known figure in a specific field.
He is an eminent writer in his country.
Siya ay isang bantok na manunulat sa kanyang bansa.
An important or significant thing in society.
The eminent composer contributed to modern music.
Ang bantok na kompositor ay nag-ambag sa makabagong musika.
Etymology
General Tagalog
Common Phrases and Expressions
eminent opinion
An opinion coming from a person of high status or credibility.
bantok na opinyon
Related Words
famous
A word used to describe a person who is popular or renowned.
bantog
Slang Meanings
unique or cool
This bag is beautiful, it's really bantok!
Ang ganda ng bag na 'to, sobrang bantok!
strong or full of energy
He's bantok in basketball, he beats everyone!
Bantok siya sa basketball, talo ang lahat sa kanya!
favorite or popular
He's the bantok vlogger right now!
Siya ang bantok na vlogger ngayon!