Bintang (en. Star)
bin-tang
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A celestial body that emits light.
At night, we can easily see the stars in the sky.
Sa gabi, madali nating makikita ang mga bintang sa kalangitan.
A horizontal part of a symbol typically having five points.
He drew a star in his artwork.
Gumuhit siya ng isang bintang sa kanyang likha.
A famous or well-known person, usually in the field of art or entertainment.
He is a famous star in the film industry.
Siya ay isang sikat na bintang sa industriya ng pelikula.
Etymology
Originating from the Malay word 'bintang' meaning 'star'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Reaching for the stars
Drawing inspiration from stars or aspiring for dreams.
Bumubunton ng bituin
Stars of the night
Referring to stars seen at night.
Bituin ng gabi
Related Words
brightness
The shimmer or light of the stars.
ningning
constellation
A group of stars forming a specific shape or pattern.
constellation
Slang Meanings
Regret or remorse over a situation.
I just realized that what I did to him was a bintang.
Ngayon ko lang na-realize na bintang pala 'yung ginawa ko sa kanya.
Being the target of blame.
Sometimes, it feels like I'm always the bintang for everything happening in the group.
Minsan, parang ako na lang lagi ang bintang sa lahat ng nangyayari sa grupo.
Spreading false information against someone.
I need to clarify this bintang because I didn't do anything wrong.
Kailangan ko nang linawin 'tong bintang na ito, kasi wala naman akong ginawang masama.