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    Malaking bato (en. Large stone)

    /maˈla.kɪŋ ˈba.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A large piece of mineral or solid material found in nature.
    There is a large stone by the river.
    May malaking bato sa tabi ng ilog.
    Can be used as decoration or construction materials.
    The large stone was used in building the new house.
    Ginamit ang malaking bato sa pagtatayo ng bagong bahay.
    A symbol of stability and strength.
    The large stone is a symbol of resilience in this area.
    Ang malaking bato ay simbolo ng tibay sa lugar na ito.

    Etymology

    This comes from the words 'malaki' (big) and 'bato' (stone).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    like a large stone
    something heavy or hard to carry.
    parang malaking bato

    Related Words

    stone
    A solid material commonly found in nature.
    bato
    big
    A word that refers to the size of something.
    malaki

    Slang Meanings

    a tough life or situation
    Wow, I'm going through a big rock right now at work.
    Grabe, malaking bato ang pinagdadaanan ko ngayon sa trabaho.
    struggles or problems in life
    It's getting too much, it's like a big rock with my problems.
    Sobra sala na, parang malaking bato na ang mga problema ko.
    a heavy burden or responsibility
    I'm the eldest, so I carry a big rock for my family.
    Panganay ako, kaya malaking bato ang dala-dala ko sa pamilya ko.