Balangkasan (en. Outline)
/balangˈkasan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of outline used as a basis for expressing ideas.
His outline is clearly and systematically laid out.
Ang kanyang balangkasan ay malinaw at sistematikong nakalatag.
Serves as a guide or structure in writing documents.
In creating a report, an outline is important to guide the flow of information.
Sa paglikha ng ulat, mahalaga ang balangkasan upang magturo sa daloy ng impormasyon.
Shows the main ideas and themes in an organized manner.
The outline of his seminar focuses on the key issues.
Ang balangkasan ng kanyang seminar ay nakatutok sa mga pangunahing usapin.
Etymology
Root word from 'balangkas' meaning framework or structure that serves as a basis.
Common Phrases and Expressions
make an outline
start a plan or document in the form of an outline
gumawa ng balangkasan
make the outline organized
maintain the order and arrangement of ideas or information
maging maayos ang balangkasan
Related Words
framework
A general plan or system that serves as a basis.
balangkas
structure
The arrangement of parts to form a whole.
istruktura
Slang Meanings
nonsense
The party was a mess, it was just complete nonsense.
Ang gulo ng party, puro balangkasan lang ang nangyari.
gimmick
The antics of my friends are sometimes really annoying!
Ang balangkasan ng mga kaibigan ko ay nakakabuwisit minsan!
jokes
Our stories in the group are always full of jokes.
Laging puno ng balangkasan ang kwentuhan namin sa barkada.
playfulness
Don't take it too seriously, because it's just playfulness!
Huwag ka masyadong seryoso, kasi balangkasan lang ‘yan!