Balak (en. Plan)

ˈba.lak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A plan made by a person to achieve a goal.
He has a plan to study abroad.
May balak siyang mag-aral sa ibang bansa.
The act of planning or preparing for a specific task.
His plan is to start a business.
Ang kanyang balak ay magsimula ng negosyo.
Consideration of the steps to be taken in the future.
In his plan, the following steps include family involvement.
Sa kanyang balak, kasama ang pamilya ang mga susunod na hakbang.
verb
The act of promoting or creating a plan.
He plans to write a book.
Balak niyang sumulat ng libro.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

has a plan
organizing or having an idea for something.
may balak
plan to study
planning to continue education.
balak na mag-aral

Related Words

planning
The process of creating plans or strategies.
pagpaplano

Slang Meanings

plan or intention
I have a plan to study abroad next year.
May balak akong mag-aral sa abroad next year.
deliberate action
What's your plan today, bro?
Ano ang balak mo today, pre?
desire
I really want to pursue computer science.
Balak ko talagang makapag-computer science.
new beginning
His plan to return to his old job feels like a new beginning.
Ang balak niyang bumalik sa dating trabaho ay parang bagong simula.