Bawat (en. Each)
ˈbawaʔt
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to each individual in a group.
Each person has the right to express.
Bawat tao ay may karapatang magpahayag.
Used to express the entirety of a collection.
Every book in the collection has a story.
Bawat libro sa koleksyon ay may kwento.
Emphasizes individuality and value of individuals.
Every child is important in our society.
Bawat bata ay mahalaga sa ating lipunan.
Etymology
Tagalog, derived from the root that suggests singularity in grouping.
Common Phrases and Expressions
each one
referring to all people or things in a group.
bawat isa
every opportunity
up to every chance possible.
bawat pagkakataon
Related Words
everyone
Refers to the totality of people or things; the opposite of each.
lahat
some
Expresses an unspecified number of people or things; often used in groups.
ilan
Slang Meanings
everyone
Everyone at the party really enjoyed.
Bawat tao sa party ay nag-enjoy talaga.
each one
We should value each one of us.
Dapat pahalagahan ang bawat isa sa atin.
every
Every time we go out, we're always together.
Kada labas, laging kami sabay.