Boy in Tagalog

“Boy in Tagalog” translates to “Batang lalaki” or simply “Lalaki” in Filipino. This common term refers to a male child or young man and is widely used in everyday Filipino conversation.

Understanding how to properly use “boy” in Tagalog context involves knowing its various forms and synonyms. Let’s explore the complete translation, definition, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Boy

[Definition]:

• Boy /bɔɪ/
• Noun 1: A male child or young man.
• Noun 2: A son.
• Noun 3: An informal term used to address a male person.

[Synonyms] = Batang lalaki, Lalaki, Binata, Anak na lalaki

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The boy played in the park with his friends yesterday afternoon.
Ex1_PH: Ang batang lalaki ay naglaro sa parke kasama ang kanyang mga kaibigan kahapon ng hapon.

Ex2_EN: She has two boys and one girl in her family.
Ex2_PH: Mayroon siyang dalawang batang lalaki at isang babae sa kanyang pamilya.

Ex3_EN: The boy is studying hard for his final exams this semester.
Ex3_PH: Ang batang lalaki ay nag-aaral nang mabuti para sa kanyang mga huling pagsusulit ngayong semestre.

Ex4_EN: He was just a young boy when he learned to swim in the river.
Ex4_PH: Siya ay batang lalaki pa lamang nang matuto siyang lumangoy sa ilog.

Ex5_EN: The boy helped his mother carry the groceries from the market.
Ex5_PH: Ang batang lalaki ay tumulong sa kanyang ina na magdala ng mga pamimili mula sa palengke.