Bata (en. Child)

ˈba.ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is in the stage of adolescence or childhood.
The children are playing in the park.
Ang mga bata ay naglalaro sa parke.
A person who is below the age of adulthood.
Children should be taken care of in their development.
Dapat alagaan ang mga bata sa kanilang pag-unlad.
The youth and their experiences in life.
The memories of childhood are important as they grow up.
Mahalaga ang mga alala ng bata sa kanilang paglaki.

Etymology

Related to the word 'bata' in Sanskrit meaning 'child' or 'youth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

still young
reminding of youth or being a child.
bata pa
young at heart
a person who has the behavior or attitude of a child despite their age.
bata sa isip

Related Words

teaching
The process of imparting knowledge to children.
pagtuturo
playing
An activity of children usually aimed at enjoying and learning.
paglalaro

Slang Meanings

infant or young one similar to 'kids'
He talks like a kid.
Parang bata kasi siya makipag-usap.
someone who is inexperienced or naive
He is still so young in the world, that's why he has so many questions.
Ang bata pa niya sa mundo, kaya ang daming tanong.
reference to youth or teenagers casually
Kids, let's go play.
Bata, tara na't maglaro.