Pagkabutil (en. Grain)

/pæg.kɐ.bu.til/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of something containing grains.
The grain condition of the rice is important in determining its quality.
Ang pagkabutil ng mga butil ng bigas ay mahalaga sa pagtukoy ng kalidad nito.
It can refer to the formation of grains within a specific container or nature.
The grain formation of the sand by the sea provides a beautiful view.
Ang pagkabutil ng buhangin sa tabi ng dagat ay nagbibigay ng magandang tanawin.

Etymology

root word: 'butil'

Common Phrases and Expressions

rice grain
individual pieces of rice
butil ng bigas

Related Words

grain
A small piece or part of something, like a grain of rice, grain of sugar, etc.
butil
condition
The state or condition of something.
kondisyon

Slang Meanings

due to waves or movement in water, moving quietly or is invisible
Don't worry, it's all just like a mist, it's not that serious.
Huwag kang mag-alala, parang pagkabutil lang ang lahat, hindi naman ito masyadong seryoso.
always alive, always present even if you can't see it
Her vibe is like a mist, always there but you don't know where it comes from.
Yung vibe niya, parang pagkabutil lang, andiyan lagi pero di mo alam kung saan galing.
hey, it's getting blurry, like you can no longer see it clearly
Our conversation started to become misty, I can no longer understand her.
Nagsimula nang magpabutil-butil yung usapan namin, hindi ko na siya naiintindihan.