Balangkat (en. Bent)

ba-langk-at

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of tool used for bending or twisting objects.

The blacksmith used the balangkat to correctly bend the iron.

Ginamit ng panday ang balangkat upang maayos na ma-yuko ang bakal.

A term referring to the process of bending or altering shape.

The bending of wood is important in making furniture.

Ang balangkat ng kahoy ay mahalaga sa paggawa ng muwebles.

Root word 'balang' meaning playful or fond of change.

bent metal

Bending metal for tools or other uses.

balangkating bakal

twisted

Used for things that deviate from a straight line or shape.

baluktot

bend

The act of bending or twisting.

yuko

from another place and quick to engage in conversation

Marco is like a balangkat, he quickly chats with people here.

Parang balangkat si Marco, ang bilis makipag-chikahan sa mga tao dito.

a cool or trendy person

Lisa is so balangkat at parties, she always wears something stylish.

Sobrang balangkat ni Lisa sa mga parties, laging ang ganda ng suot niya.

easily makes friends

That new guy Jake is balangkat! So many people are interested in him.

Yung bagong dating na si Jake, balangkat! Ang daming nagka-interes sa kanya.