Basakay (en. Sacred)

ba-sa-kay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of water body often originating from a spring.
The basakay is important in the river's ecosystem.
Ang basakay ay mahalaga sa ekosistema ng ilog.
A liquid that comes from a source.
This basakay is cleaner than the others.
Ang basakay na ito ay mas malinis kaysa sa iba.
Source of life and wealth in the area.
The basakay provides abundant wealth to the fishermen.
Ang basakay ay nagbibigay ng masaganang yaman sa mga mangingisda.

Etymology

Blood, to gush

Common Phrases and Expressions

source of life
Symbol of the origin of life and wealth.
basakay ng buhay
source of nature
Represents natural resources and ecosystems.
basakay ng kalikasan

Related Words

light
A characteristic related to basakay that gives life.
liwanag
wealth
Affecting the existence of basakay.
yaman

Slang Meanings

eat
Come on, let's eat at the eatery later!
Tara, basakay tayo sa karinderya mamaya!
talk or discussion
Let's talk at the bar tonight, okay?
Basakay tayo sa bar gabi, ha?
party
We have a party at the house on Saturday, do you want to join?
May basakay kami sa bahay sa Sabado, gusto mo bang sumama?