Babalik (en. To return)

ba-ba-lik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that emphasizes returning to a place or state.
I will return home later.
Babalik ako sa bahay mamaya.
Returning to a person or thing that was lost.
The things that we lost will return.
Babalik ang mga bagay na nawala sa atin.
Leaving and returning again.
He has been away for a long time from his trip.
Matagal na siyang babalik mula sa kanyang biyahe.

Etymology

From the word 'babalik' meaning 'to return' or 'to come back' to a place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will return!
A promise to return to a person or place.
Babalik ako!
I will come back here.
Indicates an intention to visit a particular place again.
Babalik pa ako dito.

Related Words

return
The root word of 'babalik' meaning 'to return'.
balik
restitution
The process of returning something to its original state or place.
pagsasauli

Slang Meanings

this will come back
This will come back, just like a boomerang.
Babalik na to, parang boomerang lang.
coming back again
I will come back again tomorrow for the next round.
Babalik ulit ako bukas para sa next round.
I wish everyone returns
I wish everyone returns to how things used to be, especially between us.
Sana all babalik sa dati, tsaka tayo.
the ex will come back
I feel like the ex will come back.
Babalik si ex, pakiramdam ko.