bontog
v. to introduce, place, or immerse something into water or any liquid
n. items or objects immersed in liquid particularly food items
Semantic Notes:
- Core action: directed insertion into a liquid medium
- Neutral in tone (can be practical, ritual, or concealment-related)
- Does not inherently imply permanence (context determines duration)
Extended Uses:
deliberate placing (e.g., storage, cooling, concealment)
- ritual immersion (possible cultural extension)