magbata

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Etymology 1

From mag- +‎ bata (“stink, reek”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /maɡbaˈtaʔ/
  • Hyphenation: mag‧ba‧ta

Verb

magbatâ

  1. to smell stinky, stenchy; to reek
    Synonym: magbangog
    Antonym: maghamot

Etymology 2

From mag- +‎ bata (“lover”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /maɡˈbataʔ/
  • Hyphenation: mag‧ba‧ta

Noun

magbatà

  1. (Naga, informal) lovers
    Synonyms: mag-ilusyon, magpiday, magkatrato
  2. (Naga, informal) couple (not married)
    Synonym: mag-agom

Verb

magbatà

  1. (Naga, informal) to court
    Synonyms: mag-ilusyon, magpiday
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