Bataan Meaning in English

word

US

bəˈtɑn

buh-TAHN

UK

bəˈtæn

buh-TAN

Definition

Bataan is a province and peninsula in the Philippines, known for its role in World War II, especially the Bataan Death March.

Usage & Nuances

'Bataan' is always capitalized as a proper noun. It mainly refers to the region in the Philippines or historical events related to World War II, especially among history, military, or travel discussions.

• Spanish: Bataan (lugar en Filipinas)
• Portuguese (BR): Bataan (local em Filipinas)
• Portuguese (PT): Bataan (local nas Filipinas)
• Chinese (Simplified): 巴丹 (菲律宾地名)
• Chinese (Traditional): 巴丹 (菲律賓地名)
• Hindi: बाटान (फिलीपींस का एक स्थान)
• Arabic: باتان (مكان في الفلبين)
• Bengali: বাতান
• Russian: Батаан
• Japanese: バターン
• Vietnamese: Bataan
• Korean: 바탄
• Turkish: Bataan
• Urdu: بتان
• Indonesian: Bataan

Example Sentences

Bataan is a province in the Philippines.

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Many tourists visit Bataan for its beaches.

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The Battle of Bataan was an important event in World War II.

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My grandfather told me stories about Bataan during the war.

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We drove through Bataan on our way to Manila.

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Whenever I hear about the Bataan Death March, I think of courage and resilience.

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