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Bantogan

English

notable; distinguished; eminent; celebratedadjective

Alternative meanings

Standing out because of importance, fame, quality, achievements, or recognition. It can describe a person, work, place, event, or fact worthy of attention.

Pronunciation

ban-TOH-gahn

Root and affixes

Comes from bantog, famous or renowned, with -an forming bantogan, celebrated, illustrious, or distinguished.

Variants or conjugations

famous; notable person; known; recognized; remarkable; very famous

Related words and expressions

fame; honor; known; good; remarkable; important; popular

Meaning and usage notes

Bantogan works well for notable when it means distinguished, eminent, or recognized. If notable means extraordinary or rare, talagsaon may be more precise.

celebrateddistinguishedeminentnotableremarkable
Example 1

Bantogan siya nga manunulat sa Cebuano.

He or she is a notable Cebuano writer.

Example 2

Talagsaon ang iyang talento.

That person has remarkable talent.

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