Pabuntot (en. Tail-end)

/pabunˈtot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Shows location at the end or rear.

The sloping part of the line is where the latter is.

Ang pabuntot na bahagi ng linya ay kung saan naroroon ang mga huli.

Denotes placement below or later to others.

He was the one who was the one who was in their group because he was always caught up in activities.

Siya ang pabuntot sa kanilang grupo dahil palagi siyang nahuhuli sa mga gawain.

Refers to the object behind the back or the end.

There was a slit on the road so we were careful to drive.

May pabuntot na putik sa daan kung kaya't nag-ingat kami sa pagmamaneho.

From the word 'tail' which means 'buntot' with the prefix 'pa' making it an adjective.

tail-end person

A person who is always behind or lagging.

pabuntot na tao

tail

Refers to the part of an animal's body used for balance or communication.

buntot

roundness, round body

The food he eats makes him round.

Ang mga pagkain na kinakain niya ay nakakapabuntot sa kanya.

rapid growth of the belly

Why do you look like you're getting round? It's like you have a baby!

Bakit parang pabuntot ka na? Parang may baby ka!

being curvy

The dress you're wearing makes you look round, beautiful!

Ang suot mong damit ay nagpapabuntot sa'yo, ganda!