Batayan (en. Foundation)

bata-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

a thing or idea that serves as the foundation or reference for other things.

The constitution of the country is the basis of all laws.

Ang konstitusyon ng bansa ang batayan ng lahat ng batas.

principles or standards used in making decisions.

This should be the basis for our life decisions.

Dapat ito ang batayan sa ating mga desisyon sa buhay.

a document or note stating the guidelines.

You need to follow the guidelines stated in the manual.

Kailangan mong sundin ang batayan na nakasaad sa manual.

root word derived from 'batay' meaning 'foundation' or 'reference'

basis of knowledge

information or data that serves as the foundation for study.

batayan ng kaalaman

basis of decision

primary information used in making decisions.

batayan ng desisyon

base

the root word of 'batayan' meaning 'to establish' or 'to build'.

batay

base or foundation

We need a strong basis for our project.

Kailangan natin ng matibay na batayan para sa proyekto natin.

reference or guide

The books are my reference for the exam.

Ang mga libro ang batayan ko sa pagsusulit.

standard or measure

That is the standard of good service.

Iyan ang batayan ng magandang serbisyo.