Bentaha

advantagenoun

Alternative meanings

advantage
upper hand
favorable position
point in favor
competitive benefit

Pronunciation

bin-TAH-hah

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from Spanish ventaja. Bentaha is used as a noun for an advantage or favorable position.

Variants or conjugations

bintaha = variant of bentaha
bentaha = advantage
nakabentaha = gained an advantage / had an advantage
walay bentaha = no advantage / even
namintaha = took advantage

Related words and expressions

kaayohan = benefit / welfare
benepisyo = benefit
lamang = advantage / being ahead, depending on context
daog = win
pabor = favor

Meaning and usage notes

Use bentaha when something gives you an advantage or a better position. For general benefit, kaayohan or benepisyo may also be used depending on context.