Buntot (en. Tail)

/ˈbʊn.tot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The hanging or extending part of some animals' body that is commonly used for movement or balance.

The cat gave me a cold stare while playing with its tail.

Ang pusa ay malamig ang tingin sa akin habang nilalaro ang buntot nito.

The end of a long-shaped object, often referring to the back.

The child grabbed the tail of the kite as it flew.

Hinablot ng bata ang buntot ng saranggola habang ito ay lumilipad.

In some contexts, the tail can refer to a group of people following another person.

Many followers trailed behind him as he walked down the street.

Maraming buntot ang sumunod sa kanya habang siya ay naglalakad sa kalsada.

From Malay language, meaning 'tail'.

tail of a snake

The body or rear of a snake.

buntot ng sawa

tail of a car

The rear part of a vehicle.

buntot ng kotse

cat

A type of animal with a tail often used as a pet.

pusa

dog

A type of animal with a tail known for being a loyal companion to humans.

aso

In relation to people, 'buntot' is slang for 'sidekick' or 'friend who is always behind'.

He is my sidekick in all our adventures.

Siya ang buntot ko sa lahat ng adventures namin.

'Buntot' is also used as slang to refer to things that one is obsessed with, like a type of music or hobby.

I'm totally into that new anime!

Kaka-buntot ko sa bagong anime na 'yan!