Butongpakwan (en. Watermelon seeds)

/bu.tɔŋ.pa.k.wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The seeds found inside a watermelon.

Watermelon seeds can be roasted and made into a snack.

Ang butongpakwan ay maaaring i-roast at gawing meryenda.

A type of seed commonly eaten as a snack.

Many people love to eat watermelon seeds during summer.

Marami ang mahilig kumain ng butongpakwan tuwing tag-init.

Derived from the words 'butong' (seed) and 'pakwan' (watermelon).

Fried watermelon seeds

Watermelon seeds cooked in oil.

Butong pakwan na pinirito

watermelon

A type of fruit known for its sweet and nutritious flesh.

pakwan

snack

A food item eaten between main meals.

meryenda

All out

He's giving all his attention to his girlfriend, but I'm just here being all out.

Sobra ang atensyon niya sa girlfriend niya, pero butongpakwan namang ako.

To hit the bone

If you get hit by the all out in the game, you're sure to always win.

Pag natamaan ka ng butongpakwan sa laro, siguradong laging tagumpay.

Do everything

I will do everything just to win her over.

Gagawin ko ang butongpakwan para makuha ang kanyang loob.