Bahala (en. To take care of)
/bʌˈhɑː.lɑ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Situation involving concern or responsibility for a person or thing.
I will take care of the bills next month.
Bahala na ako sa mga bayarin sa susunod na buwan.
Willingness to accept any outcomes.
Let God take charge of my decisions.
Bahala na si Bathala sa aking mga desisyon.
verb
To act or respond to a situation with confidence regardless of the outcome.
Whatever happens later, I will just take it as it comes.
Bahala na kung anong mangyayari mamaya.
Etymology
Originating from the root word 'bala' meaning 'to fulfill'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let God take care of everything
Leaving everything to God.
Bahala na si Bathala
Whatever happens, happens
Accepting whatever happens in the future.
Bahala na sa buhay
Related Words
fate
The inevitable circumstances or events in a person's life.
kapalaran
faith
Complete trust in God or other things.
pananampalataya
Slang Meanings
Whatever will be, will be.
Whatever will be, will be, go for it!
Bahala na, go for it!
It's up to you now.
It's up to you now in your life.
Bahala ka na sa buhay mo.
Leave it to chance or destiny.
That's fine, leave it to chance!
Ayos lang yan, bahala si Batman!
Let's leave it to fate or the Almighty.
Let's leave it to fate for that exam.
Bahala na si Ginoo sa exam na yan.