Batonghiyas (en. Gemstone)

ba-tong-hiya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A natural mineral identified as valuable and beautiful.

The gemstone is used in making jewelry.

Ang batonghiyas ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng mga alahas.

A type of stone that has a high degree of luxury or appeal.

Gemstones are often found in mines.

Ang mga batonghiyas ay madalas na nahahanap sa mga mina.

A stone with valuable characteristics and used as decoration.

Gemstones are commonly displayed in art exhibitions.

Ang batonghiyas ay karaniwang ipinapakita sa mga eksibisyon ng sining.

root words: bato (stone) and hiyas (gem, jewel)

family gemstone

an important thing or person in the family

batonghiyas ng pamilya

value of gemstone

to value something

halaga ng batonghiyas

jewelry

Products made from gemstones and other materials.

mga alahas

stone

A solid substance that is the source of gemstones.

bato

Let's go for it!

In the gemstone wars, I've lost again.

Sa mga batonghiyas, talo na naman ako sa laban.

Unique wealth

Looks like you have precious gems, many queens of beauty!

Mukhang may batonghiyas ka, daming reyna ng ganda!

Extremely valuable

This smartphone, to me, is like a gemstone!

Ang smartphone na 'to, para sa akin, parang batonghiyas!