Pinagbatayan (en. Basis)

pi-na-gba-ta-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of a verb that shows an action of source or basis.
The basis of his decision was his life experience.
Ang pinagbatayan ng kanyang desisyon ay ang kanyang karanasan sa buhay.
Refers to the foundation or basis of an argument or idea.
The basis of his opinion is the data obtained from the research.
Ang pinagbatayan ng kanyang opinyon ay ang mga datos na nakuha mula sa pananaliksik.

Etymology

From the root word 'batay' with the affix 'pinag-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

basis of knowledge
the foundation that serves as the basis for knowledge or information.
pinagbatayan ng kaalaman

Related Words

base
'Batay' means foundation or basis of something.
batay

Slang Meanings

the most basic basis or foundation of something
The foundation of our decision was based on past experiences.
Ang pinagbatayan ng aming desisyon ay ang mga nakaraang karanasan.
the simplest reason underlying an idea
That's the basis of her argument in the discussion.
Yun ang pinagbatayan ng kanyang argumento sa usapan.