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    Balang (en. Grasshopper)

    bálang

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of insect capable of jumping, commonly having long legs.
    The grasshopper is often seen in grassy areas.
    Ang balang ay madalas na makikita sa mga damuhan.
    An insect that is part of the Orthoptera family.
    Many species of grasshoppers can be found in the Philippines.
    Maraming uri ng balang ang matatagpuan sa Pilipinas.
    A symbol of trials and tribulations in life.
    The grasshopper in the story symbolizes life's challenges.
    Ang balang sa kwento ay kumakatawan sa mga hamon sa buhay.

    Etymology

    Tagalog origin

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grasshopper inside
    The mind matters more than the situation.
    balang nasa loob

    Related Words

    insect
    A group of living organisms with six legs.
    insekto
    Orthoptera
    An order of insects that includes grasshoppers and crickets.
    Orthoptera

    Slang Meanings

    Banana that is not yet ripe.
    The balang I picked is still really sour.
    Yung pinili kong balang, sobrang asim pa.
    A person who is still inexperienced or not yet skilled.
    I thought he was good at basketball, but he's just a balang in the game.
    Akala ko magaling siyang magbasketball, pero balang pa lang siya sa laro.
    A game that is hard to win or a hobby you're not yet good at.
    I can't handle that game yet; I'm just a balang at that stuff.
    Di ko pa kaya 'yang laro, balang pa lang ako sa mga ganyan.