batibot
batíbot with stress marks
muscled frame; iron chair
Also means
Batibot is also the name of a long-running Filipino children's television program, beloved by multiple generations of Filipino kids.
Usage Note
Batibot describes a person or animal with a sturdy, well-built physique — often used admiringly for hardworking men or healthy children. The word carries strong nostalgic associations as the title of the beloved Filipino children's show Batibot, one of the most iconic educational programs in Philippine television history.
Examples
" Batibot ang katawan niya. "
Natural Translation
He has a sturdy build.
Literal Translation
Muscled the body his.
" Batibot ang katawan ng manggagawa dahil sa pag-aayos ng daan. "
Natural Translation
The worker has a muscular build from repairing roads.
Literal Translation
Muscled the body of-the worker because-of the repairing of-the road.
" Naging batibot ang katawan ng aking lolo dahil sa maraming taon ng pagtatrabaho sa bukid simula pa noong bata pa siya. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather developed a sturdy build from years of working in the fields ever since he was young.
Literal Translation
Became muscled the body of-the my grandfather because-of the many years of working in field since still when child still he.
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