Balangkasin (en. Outline)

/ba.laŋ.ka.sin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A system or structure showing main ideas and details.
The outline of his speech focuses on the main social issues.
Ang balangkasin ng kanyang talumpati ay nakatutok sa mga pangunahing isyu sa lipunan.
Description or plan containing important parts or aspects.
We need to outline the steps before starting the project.
Kailangan naming balangkasin ang mga hakbang bago simulan ang proyekto.
An arrangement of ideas or information in a systematic way.
The outline of his book shows the main themes and ideas.
Ang balangkasin ng kanyang aklat ay nagpapakita ng mga pangunahing tema at ideya.

Etymology

Root word: 'balangkas' meaning 'outline' or 'framework'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

outline the plan
Prepare the structure or steps of a plan.
balangkasin ang plano

Related Words

framework
The structure containing the ideas and details of something.
balangkas

Slang Meanings

Retaking an exam or venturing into something.
I expect that I'm going to balangkasin this exam again later.
Ine-expect ko na balangkasin ko na naman ang exam na 'to mamaya.
To restart or repeat a process.
We need to balangkasin this project to make it easier.
Kailangan nating balangkasin ang project na ito para mas mapadali.
To redo something that didn't turn out well.
It seems we need to balangkasin our plan, it's not solid.
Mukhang kailangan na balangkasin 'yung plan natin, hindi ito solid.