Bundatin (en. Nape)

/bunˈda.tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the body at the back of the neck connecting the head to the body.
The pain in my nape is caused by long hours of working on the computer.
Ang sakit sa bundatin ko ay dulot ng mahabang pagtatrabaho sa computer.
A part that is often teased or stroked to show love or friendship.
When he hugged me, I felt the warmth of his hand on my nape.
Nang yakapin niya ako, maramdaman ko ang init ng kanyang kamay sa bundatin ko.

Etymology

The word 'bundatin' is derived from the root 'bunda', which refers to the part of the body corresponding to the back.

Common Phrases and Expressions

on the nape
on top of the back of the neck; a part that refers to the back of the neck
nasa bundatin

Related Words

pain
the feeling of discomfort or tingling in a body part, including the nape.
sakit
hug
an act of togetherness that can strengthen the connection at the nape or back of the head.
pagyakap

Slang Meanings

Complete or formed something.
The bundatin of the project led to better results.
Ang bundatin ng proyekto ay nagbigay-daan sa mas magandang resulta.
Gathering of people in one place.
There was a bundatin in front of the church.
Nagkaroon ng bundatin sa harap ng simbahan.
The activity of staying or having a gathering.
My friends always have a bundatin every weekend.
Laging may bundatin ang mga kaibigan ko tuwing weekend.