Balaho (en. Mirth)
[ba-la-ho]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A word used to describe a lively or joyful state.
The children are full of mirth during Christmas.
Ang mga bata ay puno ng balaho tuwing Pasko.
A form of joy that often arises from happy occasions.
The room filled with mirth when the guests arrived.
Napuno ng balaho ang silid nang dumating ang mga bisita.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mirth of the people
Joy of the people, especially in gatherings.
balaho ng mga tao
Related Words
joy
A state of being happy or feeling good.
kasiyahan
smile
A facial expression showing delight.
ngiti
Slang Meanings
To turn or stray unexpectedly.
We're in front of the house, but he suddenly went balaho to the left.
Nasa harap na tayo ng bahay, pero biglang balaho siya sa kaliwa.
To disrupt or not follow the right path.
The trip should have been straight, but he went balaho so we got late.
Dapat straight lang ang biyahe, pero nagbalaho siya kaya na-late tayo.
To explore without a plan or not knowing the next step.
We went balaho around and found a beautiful place.
Nag-balaho kami sa paligid at nakatagpo ng magandang lugar.