Batakan (en. To lay a foundation)

/baˈta.kan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A structure or base that serves as the foundation of a building.

The foundation of the house must be strong to prevent damage.

Ang batakan ng bahay ay kailangang matibay upang maiwasan ang pagkasira.

A place or thing that can initiate a process or project.

A foundation is needed for the next steps in our project.

Kailangan ng batakan para sa mga susunod na hakbang sa ating proyekto.

derived from the word 'batak' which means to mold or avoid something.

foundation of an idea

the basis of a thought or idea.

batakan ng ideya

batak

A word that describes the process of molding or forming.

batak

mabakas

Can trace or identify the steps taken from the foundation.

mabakas

Hidden wealth or riches.

Wow, the businessman in this barangay is batakan, you have no idea how much money he has.

Grabe, batakan ang kilalang negosyante sa barangay na 'to, hindi mo alam kung gaano karami ang pera niya.

Important or influential, often connected with well-known or influential people.

Of course, he's batakan in the group, he knows everyone there.

Siyempre, batakan siya sa grupo, lahat ng tao dyan kilala niya.

Unique or exceptional in skill, often used for people who are great in their field.

He's the batakan artist of all, his works really sell!

Siya ang batakan na artist sa lahat, talagang bumibenta ang mga obra niya!