Metal in Tagalog

“Metal” in Tagalog is “Metal” or “Bakal” (when referring to iron or metal materials in general). The term varies depending on context – “metal” is used for the general concept while “bakal” specifically refers to iron or steel-like metals commonly used in construction and tools.

Understanding the different ways to express “metal” in Tagalog helps you communicate more precisely about materials, construction, music genres, and everyday objects. Let’s explore the complete usage below.

[Words] = Metal

[Definition]:

• Metal /ˈmet.əl/
• Noun 1: A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity (e.g., iron, gold, silver, copper, and aluminum)
• Noun 2: A genre of rock music characterized by amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, and emphatic beats
• Adjective: Made from or resembling metal

[Synonyms] = Bakal, Metaliko, Tanso (copper), Pilak (silver), Ginto (gold), Tansong metal

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The bridge was constructed using strong metal beams to support heavy loads.
• Ex1_PH: Ang tulay ay itinayo gamit ang matibay na metal na bakal upang suportahan ang mabibigat na karga.
• Ex2_EN: She wore a beautiful necklace made of precious metal and gemstones.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay nagsuot ng magandang kuwintas na gawa sa mahalagang metal at mga hiyas.
• Ex3_EN: The factory recycles old metal scraps to create new products.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pabrika ay nag-recycle ng lumang metal na scrap upang lumikha ng mga bagong produkto.
• Ex4_EN: Heavy metal music became popular in the 1980s with bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden.
• Ex4_PH: Ang heavy metal na musika ay naging popular noong 1980s kasama ang mga banda tulad ng Metallica at Iron Maiden.
• Ex5_EN: Scientists discovered a new alloy by combining different metals in the laboratory.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga siyentipiko ay nakahanap ng bagong haluang metal sa pamamagitan ng pagsasama ng iba’t ibang metal sa laboratoryo.