Balangay (en. Barangay)

/ba.laŋ.ɡaj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of traditional boat used by Filipinos in ancient times.

The balangay was used by indigenous Filipinos for travel and trade.

Ang balangay ay ginagamit ng mga katutubong Pilipino para sa paglalakbay at pangangalakal.

A resident or group of people in a specific locality.

The balangay is one of the basic units of government in the Philippines.

Ang balangay ay isa sa mga pinakapayak na yunit ng pamahalaan sa Pilipinas.

The word's origin traces back to the Malay language, 'barangay,' referring to a group of people or community.

Ancestral balangay

A community composed of indigenous people sharing a common culture.

Balangay ng mga ninuno

boat

A common term for boat used in trade in bodies of water.

bangka

town

A larger community with specific governance.

pueblo

Community or group of friends

Let's all come together in the balangay while playing Mobile Legends.

Sama-sama tayo sa balangay habang naglalaro ng Mobile Legends.

Part of a home or resting place

Here at the balangay, let's just meet later!

Dito sa balangay, kita kits na lang tayo mamaya!