Bastunin (en. To hit with a stick)

bas-tu-nin

Meaning & Definition

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verb

The action of hitting with a stick.

Hit the one at fault with a stick so they learn a lesson.

Bastunin mo ang may kasalanan upang matuto siya ng leksyon.

The use of a stick as a punishment or social discipline.

In their community, those who violate the laws are hit with a stick.

Sa kanilang komunidad, bastunin ang mga lumalabag sa mga batas.

The word 'bastunin' comes from 'bastun,' which means 'club' or 'bat used as a weapon.'

hit him/her

to imply that there is something to correct in his/her behavior.

bastunin mo siya

stick

A sturdy object used to hit or sometimes represents authority.

baston

Biting comments or hurtful things said

Our friendship was ruined because of his bastunin remarks.

Ang pagkakaibigan namin ay nasira dahil sa mga bastunin niyang salita.

Tough or tricky question

Don't ask a bastunin question, you might hurt someone.

Huwag kang magtanong ng bastunin, baka makasakit ka.

Excessive or relentless teasing

As long as he’s around, there's always some bastunin in the conversation.

Basta't nandiyan siya, laging may bastunin sa usapan.