Pinagbabatayan (en. Foundation)

pi-na-gba-ta-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Refers to the basis or reason for something.
These data are the basis of our study.
Ang mga datos na ito ay ang pinagbabatayan ng aming pag-aaral.
This is a term used in a legal context.
The basis of the court's decision is the evidence.
Ang pinagbabatayan ng desisyon ng korte ay ang mga ebidensya.

Etymology

root word: batay

Common Phrases and Expressions

basis of the argument
The foundation of an argument or statement.
pinagbabatayan ng argumento

Related Words

basis
Shows the base or foundation of how an idea or opinion is formed.
batayan
foundation
The foundation or reason behind a scheme or system.
saligan

Slang Meanings

basis
Those are the bases for his decision.
Yun ang mga pinagbabatayan ng kanyang desisyon.
ground zero
This is the ground zero for all the news.
Dito sa bahay niya ang pinagbabatayan ng lahat ng balita.
foundation
We need to have a foundation of principles in life.
Kailangan ay may pinagbabatayan tayong prinsipyo sa buhay.
source
Where do you source the things you say?
Saan mo pinagbabatayan ang mga sinasabi mo?