Balais (en. Broom)

/bəˈlaɪs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A tool used for sweeping the floor or area.

I need to use a broom to clean the floor.

Kailangan kong gumamit ng balais upang linisin ang sahig.

Can also refer to a symbol of cleanliness or order.

The broom is a symbol of our responsibility to the environment.

Ang balais ay simbolo ng ating responsibilidad sa paligid.

From the Spanish word 'barrido' or from the word 'bala' meaning 'lift'.

Broom of the swamp

A cake or fund from old brooms.

Balais ng kangkungan

broom

A term referring to the process of removing dirt using a broom.

walis

broom made of grass

A type of broom made from grass leaves.

walis-tambo

Hid or left a situation they didn't like.

He balais when his friends got angry.

Nabalais siya nung nagalit ang mga kaibigan niya.

To escape from responsibilities or obligations.

Why do you seem to balais from our tasks?

Bakit parang balais ka sa mga gawain natin?

Went home earlier than they should.

Why did you balais? The meeting isn't over yet.

Bakit ka balais? Ang meeting hindi pa tapos.