Balakilan (en. Sift)

/ba.la.ki.lan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of creation or thought referring to plans or reflections.
His thinking is focused on a better future.
Ang kanyang balakilan ay tumutok sa mas magandang kinabukasan.
The process of forming a topic or idea that can be implemented.
The conceptualization of the project was done by the whole team.
Ang balakilan ng proyekto ay isinagawa ng buong team.

Etymology

Root word from 'balak' meaning 'to act freely'

Common Phrases and Expressions

thinking process
Risk of thoughts and plans materializing
balakilan ng isip

Related Words

thinking
A person in the process of reflection and planning.
nag-iisip

Slang Meanings

Quick action or progress
I’m quick in school, because I always get ahead in any race.
Ang balakilan ko sa school, kasi lagi akong nauuna sa alinman sa takbuhan.
Unmatched skill or talent
His talent in basketball is incredible, it seems like he's never stripped of the ball.
Sobrang balakilan niya sa basketball, parang di natatanggalan ng bola.
Strong voice or speech
He talks loudly in class, everyone can hear him.
Balakilan siya sa klase, lahat naririnig niya.