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    Batingawan (en. Bell)

    /ba.tiŋ.a.wan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A device that produces sound and is often used as a call or signal.
    The bell was used to signal the time to the people in the village.
    Ginamit ang batingawan upang ipaalam ang oras sa mga tao sa nayon.
    A bell that has a special sound, often used in churches.
    The church bell rings every noon.
    Nag-ring ang batingawan ng simbahan tuwing ika-labing dalawa ng hapon.
    A form of device used to call people or give warnings.
    The bell rang as people walked towards the school.
    Ang batingawan ay tumunog habang ang mga tao ay naglalakad patungo sa paaralan.

    Etymology

    Nanggaling mula sa salitang ugat na 'batingaw', na nangangahulugang 'tumunog' o 'bumangon' sa relasyon sa mga kampana o alarma.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    town bell
    The main bell used by most in a community.
    batingawan ng bayan

    Related Words

    call
    An act of attracting or drawing attention.
    tawag
    alarm
    A signal that warns of danger or an event.
    alarma

    Slang Meanings

    a section of road that is narrow
    The batingawan behind our house is always full of vehicles.
    Ang batingawan sa likod ng bahay namin ay laging puno ng mga sasakyan.
    a place that is often jammed with traffic
    If you pass through the batingawan, you’re definitely going to be delayed on your trip.
    Basta dadaan ka sa batingawan, siguradong matatagalan ka sa biyahe.