Ilocano edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Philippine *batəŋ (hunting net) (cf. Cebuano batong, Isnag batang).

Pronunciation edit

  • (northern Ilocano) IPA(key): /baˈtɛŋ/, [bɐˈtɛŋ]
  • (southern Ilocano) IPA(key): /baˈtɯŋ/, [bɐɾˈtɯŋ]
  • Hyphenation: ba‧téng

Noun edit

baténg

  1. kind of net used for hunting deer or boar
  2. scoop net

Derived terms edit

Kavalan edit

Noun edit

bateng

  1. web

Maranao edit

Verb edit

bateng

  1. to overtake (as in a race)
  2. to run after someone