buntis
/bunˈtis/
The English word "pregnant" is buntis in Tagalog.
The term buntis is an adjective used to describe someone who is carrying developing offspring within their body. It is typically used with the particle ang or the marker ay to describe a person's state.
Meaning: carrying developing offspring within the body (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that someone has become pregnant, you can use the verb form nabuntis, which represents the completed aspect of the action.
How do you pronounce it?
/bunˈtis/
Did you know?
- Filipinos often use the phrase nagdadalang-tao as a more poetic or formal way to say buntis, which literally translates to 'carrying a person'.
- In some rural areas, the state of being buntis is associated with the practice of paglilihi, where the mother's preferences for food are believed to influence the baby's appearance.
- The word buntis is part of a linguistic family that includes the Indonesian word bunting, reflecting ancient maritime migrations between the islands.
Examples in context
- Buntis ang asawa ko!My wife is pregnant!This sentence demonstrates how to use buntis to state that a spouse is pregnant.Tatoeba #13847942 by kangkong, translation #2040063 by Spamster
- Gaanong katagal ka nang buntis?How long have you been pregnant?This sentence uses buntis to ask about the duration of a pregnancy.Tatoeba #1654016 by nonong, translation #538064 by papabear
- Buntis si Skura sa ikaapat niyang anak.Skura was pregnant with her fourth child.This sentence shows how to use buntis to indicate a person is pregnant with a specific child.Tatoeba #13882903 by qwertzu, translation #9777407 by Amastan
- Siya ay buntisShe is pregnant
- Nagdadalang-tao ang aking asawaMy spouse is pregnant
- Uy, delay ka na ahHey, you're delayed, huh?
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juan and Christina are talking in the living room.
- JuanBuntis ka na ba, Christina?Are you pregnant now, Christina?
- ChristinaOo, buntis ako.Yes, I am pregnant.
- JuanAng saya naman ng balitang iyan!That is such happy news!
- ChristinaSalamat, Juan.Thank you, Juan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pregnant” translations and entries buntis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buntis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
