Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Bataw (en. Cowpea)

    /bataw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of garden plant also known as 'cowpea' or 'black-eyed pea'.
    Bataw is often used in Filipino dishes like sinigang.
    Madalas gamitin ang bataw sa mga lutuing Pilipino tulad ng sinigang.
    Seeds of the bataw commonly used in food.
    This bataw is nutritious and full of protein.
    Ang bataw na ito ay masustansiya at puno ng protina.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'batata' referring to a type of plant.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Tender bataw
    Refers to young bataw that can be used in food.
    Bataw na lutong

    Related Words

    sinigang
    A type of sour soup that usually has various vegetables including bataw.
    sinigang

    Slang Meanings

    Talking or discussing about life, experiences, or stories.
    It's really fun to listen to the stories of the grandparents.
    Ang saya talagang makinig sa bataw ng mga lolo at lola.
    Conversation or thoughts that entertain or amuse.
    Do you want to chat? There are so many gossip!
    Gusto mo bang mag-bataw? Ang daming chika!
    Exchange of stories filled with laughter.
    We chatted at the hangout until dawn.
    Nag-bataw kami sa tambayan hanggang sa magdamag.