Balagtasan (en. Debate)

/balagˈtasan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of poetic debate usually taking place on stage.

Balagtasan is often held in schools during Language Month.

Kadalasang isinasagawa ang balagtasan sa mga paaralan tuwing Buwan ng Wika.

Conducting a sharp discussion aimed at forming an opinion or stance.

Students were encouraged to participate in the balagtasan to showcase their intelligence.

Ang mga mag-aaral ay nahikayat na lumahok sa balagtasan upang palabasin ang kanilang talino.

An art of presentation through poetry and comparison of ideas.

Balagtasan is an art that Filipinos should take pride in.

Ang balagtasan ay isang sining na dapat ipagmalaki ng mga Pilipino.

Derived from the surname of Francisco Balagtas.

battle of poets

A poetic competition between poets.

balagtasan ng mga makata

join a balagtasan

Participate in a poetic debate.

sumali sa balagtasan

poem

A form of art in literature that uses verses.

tula

poet

A person who writes poems.

makata

Rhyme-based debate, like a rap battle.

The people in the balagtasan are amazing, it's like an incredibly engaging rap battle!

Ang galing ng mga tao sa balagtasan, parang sobrang engaging na rap battle!

Themed chat, like a fun debate.

Their balagtasan is like just a chat but has a theme about love.

Ang balagtasan nila ay parang chikahan lang pero may tema about love.

Discussion of disagreements with humor.

In balagtasan, it's not just arguing, there's humor too!

Sa balagtasan, hindi lang basta pagtatalo, may humor pa!