butang

Cebuano

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: bu‧tang

Etymology 1

Unknown. Compare Hiligaynon butang.

Noun

butang

  1. that which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept
  2. a possession; something that is owned
  3. an individual object or distinct entity

Verb

butang

  1. to put something down
  2. to place; to put (an object or person) in a specific location

Derived terms

Etymology 2

From the verb. Compare butangan.

Noun

butang

  1. a beating; the action by which someone is beaten

Quotations

For quotations of use of this term, see Citations:butang.


Hiligaynon

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bu.ˈtaŋ/

Noun

butang

  1. item, matter,stuff, thing
  2. place

Usage notes

This word is used for anything that exists as well as anything that is perceived to exist.

Verb

butang

  1. to place an object, usually on a surface

Tagalog

Etymology 1

From Cebuano butang (a thing).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bu.ˈtaŋ/

Noun

butang

  1. (physics) matter

References

  • Maugnaying Talasalitaang Pang-agham Ingles-Pilipino

Etymology 2

From Cebuano butang (to place). Compare butangan.

Noun

butáng

  1. act of beating or hitting a person mercilessly (as of a thug)
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