binti
bintî with stress marks
calf (of the leg)
Usage Note
Binti refers to the calf of the leg, specifically the muscular back part between the knee and the ankle. It is commonly mentioned when describing physical appearance or when discussing leg cramps, which are frequently called "pulikat" in Tagalog.
Examples
" Masakit ang binti ko. "
Natural Translation
My calf hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the calf my.
" Pagod na ang binti ko. "
Natural Translation
My calves are tired.
Literal Translation
Tired already the calf mine.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang lakaran, kumirot ang aking binti at hindi ako nakatulog kagabi. "
Natural Translation
After the long walk, my calf throbbed and I could not sleep last night.
Literal Translation
After of-the long walk, throbbed the my calf and not I able-slept last-night.
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