Binatilyo (en. Young man)

bi-na-ti-lyo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A young boy who is in the educational or adolescent process.

The young man often experiences changes in his identity.

Ang binatilyo ay madalas na nakakaranas ng pagbabago sa kanyang pagkatao.

A teenager who is often full of vigor and energy.

Teenagers love outdoor activities.

Ang mga binatilyo ay mahilig sa mga outdoor activities.

It is said to have originated from the word 'batilyo' which means 'young man'.

just a young man

because still in teenage years.

binatilyo pa lang

young woman

A youth who is female, similar to a young man but for women.

binatilya

teenager

A person who is between thirteen to nineteen years old.

teenager

Nerd or geek, usually referring to someone too serious about their interests

John is always playing video games and loves comics; he's such a binatilyo!

Si John, lagi siyang naglalaro ng video games at mahilig sa comics, talagang binatilyo yan!

Serious or overly dedicated to a hobby or activity

Why do you seem like a binatilyo in studying? You're always glued to a book!

Bakit parang binatilyo ka sa pag-aaral? Lagi kang nakadikit sa libro!

A bit awkward in social situations, often not used to mingling

Mark seems like a binatilyo because he can't talk properly with others.

Si Mark, parang binatilyo kasi hindi naman siya makapagsalita ng maayos sa iba.