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    Mabalantayan (en. Lookout)

    /mabalantáyan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A place or position where one can see far or survey the surroundings.
    We went to the lookout to survey the area from above.
    Pumunta kami sa mabalantayan upang suriin ang lugar mula sa taas.
    A high part of the land that serves as a watchpoint for watchers.
    The lookout is used by hunters as their base.
    Ang mabalantayan ay ginagamit ng mga mang-uusap bilang kanilang base.

    Etymology

    It originates from the word 'balantay' which means 'tall tree.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lookout of the mountains
    a viewpoint that offers a beautiful perspective of the surroundings.
    mabalantayan ng mga bundok

    Related Words

    watchtower
    A place that is overseen or monitored.
    bantayan

    Slang Meanings

    Super noisy or chaotic
    The incredibly noisy party scene during the fiesta is deafening!
    Ang mabalantayan na puyatan ng mga tao sa fiesta ay nakakabingi!
    Like people are arguing or causing chaos
    When his team wins, the whole community will surely be in chaos!
    Kapag nagtagumpay ang kanyang team, siguradong mabalantayan ang buong barangay!