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    Batukan (en. Stone-making)

    /ba'tu·kan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Hitting is the action of striking someone or something with hands or objects.
    Do not hit your friend, that is painful.
    Huwag mong batukan ang iyong kaibigan, masakit iyon.
    A method of committing physical violence against someone.
    Hitting often causes fights.
    Madalas na nagiging dahilan ng away ang batukan.
    The process of raising hands and striking someone's face.
    Don't worry, I will not throw or hit you.
    Huwag kang mabahala, hindi ako magbabato o babatukan.

    Etymology

    Refers to the word 'bato' which means 'stone' in English.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do not hit
    Do not commit violence or strike.
    Huwag kang magbatok

    Related Words

    slap
    A type of strike using the palm.
    sampal
    punch
    A way to express anger by hitting with a fist.
    suntok

    Slang Meanings

    collision or hitting
    When he got angry, it was like he wanted to hit his conversation partner.
    Nang nagalit siya, parang gusto na niyang batukan ang kausap niya.
    to be angry or respond in a high tone
    He was so aggressive with the questions, it seemed like he really didn't want to answer.
    Napaka-batukan niya sa mga tanong, parang ayaw talaga niyang sagutin.