Balaybay (en. Poetic form)

/ba-lay-bay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of folk poetry that has a monorhyme structure.

The balaybay is commonly used to express the poet's feelings.

Ang balaybay ay karaniwang ginagamit upang ipahayag ang damdamin ng makata.

A traditional form of literature in Filipino cultures.

During celebrations, poets often present balaybay.

Sa mga pagdiriwang, madalas na may mga makata na nagtatanghal ng balaybay.

It comes from the word 'house' meaning home and 'baybay' meaning every part or aspect.

poetic expression of feelings

expression of emotion in the form of poetry

balaybay ng damdamin

folk poem

A form of poetry that narrates the lives of people in a town.

tulang bayan

A poem or song with a deep message

The balaybay often haunt ghosts in memories.

Ang mga balaybay ay madalas na kinasusuklaman ng mga multo sa mga alaala.

A way of expressing feelings or ideas in a patriotic, modern, or romantic style

Sometimes this becomes a way to charm someone's heart.

Minsan ito ang nagiging daan upang mapaamo ang puso ng isang tao.