bato
bató with stress marks
stone; rock
Also means
Bato can also mean a kidney or the act of throwing something.
Usage Note
Bato is the general term for stones, rocks, and precious gemstones, but it also refers to the kidney organ. It is frequently used in common Filipino idioms like 'pusong bato' (heart of stone) to describe a person who lacks emotion or empathy.
Examples
" Mabigat ang bato. "
Natural Translation
The stone is heavy.
Literal Translation
Heavy the stone.
" Ang bato ay mabigat. "
Natural Translation
The rock is heavy.
Literal Translation
The rock is heavy.
" Sa tindi ng kanyang galit, parang pusong bato siya at ayaw makinig sa kahit anong paliwanag. "
Natural Translation
In the depth of his anger, he was like a heart of stone and refused to listen to any explanation.
Literal Translation
In the intensity of his anger, like heart stone he and refuse to-listen to even any explanation.
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