Bone in Tagalog

Bone in Tagalog is “Buto” – the hard, rigid tissue that forms the skeleton of vertebrates, providing structure and support to the body. Understanding this essential anatomical term helps in medical discussions, cooking contexts, and everyday conversations about health and body structure in Filipino.

Let’s explore the complete translation, usage, and cultural context of this fundamental word in Tagalog.

[Words] = Bone

[Definition]:

• Bone /boʊn/
• Noun 1: Any of the pieces of hard tissue making up the skeleton in humans and other vertebrates.
• Noun 2: The hard material that bones are made of.
• Verb: To remove the bones from (meat or fish) before cooking, serving, or selling.

[Synonyms] = Buto, Butong-buto, Kalansay (for skeletal system), Katig (for smaller bones)

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The doctor said I fractured a bone in my wrist and need to wear a cast for six weeks.
Ex1_PH: Sinabi ng doktor na nabali ang buto sa aking pulso at kailangan kong magsuot ng cast sa loob ng anim na linggo.

Ex2_EN: She carefully removed every bone from the fish before serving it to the children.
Ex2_PH: Maingat niyang inalis ang bawat buto mula sa isda bago ito inihain sa mga bata.

Ex3_EN: Calcium and vitamin D are essential nutrients for maintaining strong bones throughout life.
Ex3_PH: Ang calcium at bitamina D ay mahahalagang sustansya para sa pagpapanatili ng malakas na buto sa buong buhay.

Ex4_EN: The dog buried its bone in the backyard and spent hours digging it up later.
Ex4_PH: Ang aso ay nagtanim ng kanyang buto sa likod-bahay at gumugol ng maraming oras sa paghuhukay nito mamaya.

Ex5_EN: The archaeologists discovered ancient human bones that were over 5,000 years old.
Ex5_PH: Ang mga arkeologo ay nakatagpo ng sinaunang buto ng tao na mahigit 5,000 taong gulang na.