bituon

starnoun

Alternative meanings

A bright celestial body seen in the night sky. It can also be used figuratively for someone who is very outstanding.

Pronunciation

bee-TOO-ohn

Root and affixes

Simple form used as a noun. In plural or general meaning, it can refer to stars in the sky.

Variants or conjugations

bituon; bitoon

Related words and expressions

langit = sky; gabii = night; kahayag = light

Meaning and usage notes

“Bituon” is used for a star in the sky. For a celebrity or famous star, “artista” may also be used depending on context.