yantok
yantók with stress marks
rattan palm; to be beaten with a stick
Usage Note
Yantok refers to a type of rattan cane or thin stick, and by extension to the act of being struck with such a cane. Historically, yantok was associated with corporal punishment in Philippine schools and homes. It is also used as a training weapon in Arnis (Filipino martial arts), where paired rattan sticks are the primary implements of sparring.
Examples
" Manipis ang yantok na ito. "
Natural Translation
This rattan cane is thin.
Literal Translation
Thin the rattan-cane that this.
" Ginagamit ang yantok sa pagsasanay ng Arnis. "
Natural Translation
Rattan sticks are used in Arnis training.
Literal Translation
Used the rattan stick in-the training of Arnis.
" Bago nila hawakan ang totoong armas, sa yantok muna nagsasanay ang mga bagong estudyante ng Arnis. "
Natural Translation
Before they handle real weapons, the new Arnis students practice first with rattan sticks.
Literal Translation
Before they hold the real weapon, on rattan-stick first practice the plural new student of Arnis.
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