Baley (en. Village)

bä-lā-ē

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small community or grouping of people.
I returned to our village after a long time.
Bumalik ako sa aming baley matapos ang mahabang panahon.
A type of community typically found in rural areas.
The village is full of beautiful scenery.
Ang baley ay puno ng mga magagandang tanawin.
A place where people gather for ceremonies or events.
They held a celebration in the village for the festival.
Nagsagawa sila ng pagdiriwang sa baley para sa pista.

Etymology

Spanish, from the word 'pueblo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

village of people
A place where people live.
baley ng mga tao
indigenous village
A community composed of indigenous people.
baley na katutubo

Related Words

community
A broader concept of community that may comprise different types of villages.
pamayanan
place
A specific location that can refer to a village.
lugar

Slang Meanings

town or village
Come on, let's walk around our town!
Tara, maglakad tayo sa baley natin!
a recognizable place or family
Where have you been? Sometimes I go out in my neighborhood.
Saan ka galing? Minsan kasi lumalabas ako sa baley ko.