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    Balagtas (en. Balagtas)

    ba-lag-tas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of poetry consisting of stanzas with a specific number of lines.
    The balagtas is an artistic type of poem commonly used in competitions.
    Ang balagtas ay isang masining na uri ng tula na karaniwang ginagamit sa mga kumpetisyon.
    A type of poem that expresses feelings and thoughts in a melodic structure.
    In his poems, Balagtas often uses balagtas to express his emotions.
    Sa kanyang mga tula, malimit na gumagamit si Balagtas ng balagtas upang lumabas ang kanyang emosyon.

    Etymology

    It comes from the name of Francisco Balagtas, a Filipino poet.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Balagtas Critique
    A critical study of the works of Francisco Balagtas.
    Pagsusuring Balagtas

    Related Words

    Francisco Balagtas
    A famous poet who promoted the balagtasan in literature.
    Francisco Balagtas

    Slang Meanings

    A spoken debate full of wit and intelligence, often used in competitions.
    Their balagtasan in school was great, so many clever statements!
    Ganda ng balagtasan nila sa paaralan, ang daming clever na pahayag!
    A conversation mixed with jokes and not serious, usually among friends.
    Our laughter at the corner earlier was just like a balagtasan.
    Parang balagtasan lang 'yung mga tawanan namin sa kanto kanina.
    A dialect filled with slang and street language in a speech.
    Mark's balagtasan was full of street faces, so everyone laughed!
    Ang balagtasan ni Mark, puno ng mukha ng kanto, kaya lahat ay napatawa!