Base (en. Batayan)
/beɪs/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A foundation or basis upon which other things or concepts stand.
You need to build the base of the house before starting construction.
Kailangan mong itayo ang base ng bahay bago simulan ang konstruksyon.
In science, a substance that accepts a proton in a reaction.
Ammonium hydroxide is an example of a base in chemistry.
Ang ammonium hydroxide ay isang halimbawa ng base sa kimika.
A fundamental part of a system or structure.
The base of information is crucial for data analysis.
Ang base ng impormasyon ay mahalaga para sa pagsusuri ng data.
Etymology
The term 'base' originated from the Latin 'basis' meaning 'foundation' or 'base'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
based on information
based on data or knowledge.
base sa impormasyon
build the foundation
start with the basic structure of a project.
itayo ang pundasyon
Related Words
basis
An entity that serves as the foundation for other views or ideas.
batayan
foundation
The structure that supports the upper part of a building.
pundasyon
Slang Meanings
So good/talented
Wow, you're so base at basketball!
Grabe, ang base mo sa basketball!
Just stay here, similar to 'stay put'
Just base here, wait for me.
Base ka lang dito, hintayin mo ako.
We're together, like 'friends'
Let's stick together, we're base at the corner!
Sama sama tayo, base tayo sa kanto!