bintian
person with large calves
From root: binti
Usage Note
Bintian refers to an individual characterized by having large or prominent lower leg muscles. This term is often used in casual descriptions of physical appearance.
Examples
" Bintian ang kuya ko. "
Natural Translation
My older brother has big calves.
Literal Translation
Large-calved the older-brother my.
" Ang manlalaro ay bintian. "
Natural Translation
The player has large calves.
Literal Translation
The player is large-calved.
" Halos lahat ng mga mananakbo sa aming koponan ay bintian dahil sa taon-taong pagsasanay sa pagtakbo. "
Natural Translation
Almost all the runners on our team have big calves because of their year-round running training.
Literal Translation
Almost all of-the plural runner on our team are large-calved because of-the yearly training in running.
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