Usage Note
Bátik refers to a stain, spot, or blemish on a surface — skin, fabric, or reputation. It is used both literally (a birthmark or ink spot) and figuratively (a mark on one's honor). Note that 'batik' without a diacritic may also refer to the Javanese textile art, though that sense is a separate loanword.
Examples
" May batik ang kanyang kamiseta. "
Natural Translation
His/Her shirt has a stain.
Literal Translation
Have stain the his/her shirt.
" Kita ang bátik sa kanyang mukha. "
Natural Translation
The spot on his/her face is visible.
Literal Translation
Visible the blemish in his/her face.
" Kahit isang maliit na batik sa kanyang pangalan ay maaaring sumira sa tiwala ng mga taong umaasa sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
Even a single small blemish on his name could destroy the trust of the people relying on him.
Literal Translation
Even one small blemish on the his name is can destroy the trust of-the people relying on him.
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