Belt in Tagalog

Belt in Tagalog is translated as “sinturon” or “bigkis” depending on context. “Belt” refers to a strip of material worn around the waist, a specific area or region, or can be used as a verb meaning to strike or sing loudly. Explore the different meanings and uses of this common word in Filipino with definitions, synonyms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Belt

[Definition]:

• Belt /bɛlt/
• Noun 1: A strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothing or for decoration.
• Noun 2: A continuous band of material used in machinery to transfer motion.
• Noun 3: A region or area characterized by a specific feature (e.g., tornado belt, Bible belt).
• Verb 1: To hit someone or something hard.
• Verb 2: To sing or shout something loudly and forcefully.

[Synonyms] = Sinturon, Bigkis, Sintas, Pang-bigkis, Kuwintas (sa makina)

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: He tightened his leather belt after losing weight.
Ex1_PH: Hinigpitan niya ang kanyang sinturon na katad pagkatapos magbawas ng timbang.

Ex2_EN: The car’s timing belt needs to be replaced every 100,000 kilometers.
Ex2_PH: Ang timing belt ng kotse ay kailangang palitan bawat 100,000 kilometro.

Ex3_EN: The Philippines is located within the typhoon belt of the Pacific Ocean.
Ex3_PH: Ang Pilipinas ay matatagpuan sa loob ng typhoon belt ng Dagat Pasipiko.

Ex4_EN: The singer belted out the national anthem with incredible power.
Ex4_PH: Ang mang-aawit ay kumanta ng pambansang awit nang malakas at may kapangyarihan.

Ex5_EN: She always wears a colorful belt to match her outfit.
Ex5_PH: Lagi siyang nagsusuot ng makulay na sinturon upang tumugma sa kanyang damit.