Pagbabanta (en. Warning)

pag-ba-ban-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A statement that provides information to prevent danger or bad things from happening.
Providing a warning is important to ensure everyone's safety.
Ang pagbibigay ng pagbabanta ay mahalaga upang mapanatili ang kaligtasan ng lahat.
A notice warning a person about possible danger or problem.
The warning was sent to all residents about the incoming storm.
Ipinadala ang pagbabanta sa lahat ng mga residente tungkol sa bagyong darating.
A statement that instructs or suggests steps to avoid a bad situation.
He saw a warning on the signage advising caution during rainy weather.
Nakakita siya ng pagbabanta sa signage na nag-uutos na maging maingat sa maulan na panahon.

Etymology

from the word 'banta' with the prefix 'pag-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Gave a warning
Provided information to prevent danger.
Nagbigay ng pagbabanta
There is a warning in this area
Indicates danger in that area.
May pagbabanta sa lugar na ito

Related Words

threat
Refers to a possible danger or bad occurrence.
banta
alert
A state of readiness for any danger.
alerto

Slang Meanings

Made way for the opportunity to get angry at others.
Wow, he really took it too far with the threatening behavior towards his friends.
Grabe, sobra na ang pagbabantang ginawa niya sa mga kaibigan niya.
Watching or monitoring people.
He was hanging out in the corner keeping an eye while putting up with all the kids' nonsense.
Nasa corner siya nagbabantay habang tinitiis ang lahat ng kalokohan ng mga bata.