Bale (en. House)

/ˈbɑːleɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of structure used for shelter.
Their house is next to the river.
Ang kanilang bale ay nasa tabi ng ilog.
A small house or hut.
Grandma's house is full of memories.
Ang bale ni Lola ay puno ng mga alaala.
A place where people live.
Many houses have been built in this barangay.
Maraming bale ang itinayo sa barangay na ito.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'bale' ay nagmula sa katutubong wika ng mga Pilipino.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Well, what's the news?
The question about what news or events have occurred.
Bale, anong balita?

Related Words

housing
Projects or programs aimed at providing shelter.
pabahay

Slang Meanings

Hanging out or spending time casually
Well, let's go, let's chill at the house.
Bale, tara na, mag chill tayo sa bahay.
To bypass or set aside something
Well, I'm not going to worry about the exam, just chill.
Bale, hindi na ako mag-aalala sa exam, chill lang.
Cheaper or less expensive
Well, this is cheaper than the others.
Bale, mas mura naman ang ganito kaysa sa iba.
Just okay or acceptable
Well, I can handle that, no problem.
Bale, kaya ko na yan, walang problema.