An hebrew word that literally means "in the small sense", and is refered to something that is not interesting or not significant enough to talk about. Commonly used as response to anything not important enough to respond, or not having a better response :o).
Q: Hey mate, you look exausted, did get much sleep last night?
A: No sleep at all actually, but baktana. I'll be allright.
Q: Hey dude, what's with this horrible weather?
A: Baktana.
A: No sleep at all actually, but baktana. I'll be allright.
Q: Hey dude, what's with this horrible weather?
A: Baktana.
by GabShala July 28, 2005