Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Bantogan
celebrated / famousAdjective
- Alternative meanings
celebrated; famous; renowned; prestigious; known by many people
- Pronunciation
bahn-TOH-gahn
- Root and affixes
Related to fame or recognition. Ilado can mean known, and bantog can mean famous or notable.
- Variants or conjugations
celebrated; famous; renowned; known; popular; notable
- Related words and expressions
name; honor; artist; leader; history; work; person; praise
- Meaning and usage notes
Bantogan has a nuance of recognized or notable, not just popular. Sikat is more colloquial for famous/popular.
celebratedculturefamoushistorypersonpopularprestigerenowned
Bantogan siya nga magsusulat.
He/she is a celebrated writer.
Bantogan ang lugar tungod sa kasaysayan niini.
The place is famous for its history.