batid
batíd with stress marks
known, aware of
Usage Note
Batid is a formal or literary word for knowledge or awareness, often found in written Tagalog, speeches, and proverbs. It implies deep, internalized knowing rather than mere surface familiarity. The more colloquial equivalent is 'alam.'
Examples
" Batid ko ang totoo. "
Natural Translation
I know the truth.
Literal Translation
Known I the truth.
" Ang lahat ay batid ko na. "
Natural Translation
Everything is already known to me.
Literal Translation
The all is known I already.
" Bagama't batid ng lahat ang katotohanan, walang nangahas magsalita laban sa makapangyarihang pinuno. "
Natural Translation
Although everyone was aware of the truth, no one dared to speak out against the powerful leader.
Literal Translation
Although known by-the all the truth, none dared speak against to-the powerful leader.
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