Balag (en. Platform)

/bäˈläg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or structure used for performances or ceremonies.
There is a large platform in the middle of the plaza for the fiesta.
May malaking balag sa gitna ng plaza para sa pista.
A type of structure built for conducting activities.
The stage for the concert has already been set up.
Ang balag para sa concert ay naitayo na.
Describes a level or part where speeches and other activities are conducted.
Many people are listening to the speech from the platform.
Maraming tao ang nakikinig sa talumpati mula sa balag.

Etymology

Mula sa salitang 'balag' sa Tagalog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stage of the artists
A platform where artists perform.
Balag ng mga artista

Related Words

Stage
A larger structure compared to a platform, used for large concerts and theater.
entablado

Slang Meanings

lying or spreading gossip
Wow, it’s all just balag in our group’s talk.
Grabe, puro balag na lang ang usapan sa grupo natin.
chaos or disturbance
There was balag in the barangay during the fiesta.
Nagkaroon ng balag sa barangay nung piyesta.
teasing or flirting with someone
You probably have another balag for your crush!
Baka may balag ka na naman sa crush mo!