Balewala (en. Useless)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Describing something that is without value or worth.

He did not appreciate the useless thing offered to him.

Hindi niya inapreciate ang balewalang bagay na inaalok sa kanya.

Indicating a lack of significance.

His useless opinion was ignored by the people.

Ang kanyang balewalang opinyon ay hindi pinansin ng mga tao.

From the word 'bale' meaning 'worthless' or 'useless' in this context, combined with the negation prefix 'wala'.

useless conversation

A discussion or talk that has no value or significance.

balewalang usapan

bale

A word meaning useless and is commonly used with a new connotation when combined with 'wala'.

bale

useless

What you're saying is balewala, there's no truth to it.

Ang balewala ng sinasabi mo, wala namang katotohanan.

not important

That project is balewala, it's not needed.

Balewala na 'yang proyekto, di naman ito kinakailangan.

ignore

Just balewala him, he doesn't know what he's saying.

Balewalain mo na lang siya, 'di niya alam ang sinasabi niya.