Balanga (en. Jar)

/baˈlaŋa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A container, usually made of glass or plastic, used for storing food or liquids.

He put candies in the jar to keep them safe.

Naglagay siya ng kendi sa balanga para hindi masira.

Another term for a political or religious organization aimed at storing or collecting items.

The jar is used by local groups for their projects.

Ang balanga ay ginagamit ng mga lokal na grupo para sa kanilang mga proyekto.

The form of a container that typically has a lid that can be opened and closed.

I need to buy a new jar for my cooking ingredients.

Kailangan kong bilhin ng bagong balanga para sa aking mga sangkap sa pagluluto.

From the Spanish word 'balanga'.

jar of memories

A container that holds memories or important items.

balanga ng mga alaala

glass

A material commonly used to make jars.

salamin

lid

The part of the jar that closes it.

takip

Gassy (literally wind in the stomach, feeling uneasy)

I knew it, I'm like a balanga, my stomach hurts!

Sabi ko na nga ba, parang balanga na ako, ang sakit ng tiyan ko!

A crazy or intense scene

That balanga that happened at the party last night was wild!

Grabe yung balanga na nangyari sa party kagabi!

Shoot (as slang for 'shooting' or causing harm)

There he goes again, balanga in trouble.

Ayan, balanga na naman siya sa gulo.