Batog (en. Stone)

ba-tog

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A hard material commonly used in construction.
He used a stone to build a wall.
Gumamit siya ng batog upang magtayo ng dingding.
A piece of metal dug from the earth.
He found a stone under the ground.
Natagpuan niya ang isang batog sa ilalim ng lupa.
A type of mineral or rock.
The stone can be composed of various types of minerals.
Ang batog ay maaaring gawa sa iba’t ibang uri ng mineral.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'lapis' meaning stone.

Common Phrases and Expressions

which stone
The stone being sought is clear and has visible qualities.
batog na alin

Related Words

farming
A process of planting and caring for crops in the land, where stones may be used in the construction of facilities.
pagsasaka

Slang Meanings

rocky hole
I reached a rocky hole in the middle of the mountain, that's why my shoes got ruined.
Nakaabot ako sa batog sa gitna ng bundok kaya'ng nasira ang sapatos ko.
deep part of the river
Here in the deep part of the river, we need to be careful.
Dito sa batog ng ilog, kailangan tayong maging maingat.
dangerous spot
Don't go there in the dangerous spot, it's risky!
Huwag ka dyan sa batog, delikado dyan!