balintong

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Bikol Central[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /balinˈtoŋ/, [ba.l̪in̪ˈtoŋ]
  • Hyphenation: ba‧lin‧tong

Noun[edit]

balintóng (Basahan spelling ᜊᜎᜒᜈ᜔ᜆᜓᜅ᜔) (Naga)

  1. somersault
  2. tumble
    Synonym: ligid

Derived terms[edit]

Cebuano[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • Hyphenation: ba‧lin‧tong
  • IPA(key): /balinˈtoŋ/, [bʌ.l̪ɪn̪ˈt̪oŋ]

Verb[edit]

balintong

  1. to somersault

Noun[edit]

balintong

  1. a somersault
  2. the Philippine pangolin (Manis culionensis)
  3. the bullet tuna (Auxis rochei rochei)
  4. the frigate tuna (Auxis thazard)
  5. the kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis)

Usage notes[edit]

Used to refer to individuals smaller than a tulingan.

Tagalog[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compare Cebuano balintong and Maranao balintong.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /balinˈtoŋ/, [bɐ.lɪnˈtoŋ]
  • Hyphenation: ba‧lin‧tong

Noun[edit]

balintóng (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜎᜒᜈ᜔ᜆᜓᜅ᜔)

  1. somersault
  2. accidental fall on one's hand

Derived terms[edit]