Balikat (en. Shoulder)

ba-li-kat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Arrangement or support in a system, often used in general discussions of roles or responsibilities.

The shoulders of the workers are the main support of the industry.

Ang mga balikat ng mga manggagawa ay ang pangunahing suporta ng industriya.

Part of the body located above the arm, connecting the arm and the body.

His shoulder hurts from lifting heavy objects for a long time.

Masakit ang kanyang balikat mula sa matagal na pag-aangat ng mabigat.

Root word derived from 'balik' meaning 'shoulder' in English.

Offer a shoulder

To provide support or help to someone.

Magbigay ng balikat

shoulder of support

A phrase referring to helping or supporting others.

ust ng balikat

I can handle that!

Go ahead, I can handle that, no backing out.

Sige lang, kaya ko yan, walang balikat-balikat.

Support or help

You should have support in situations like this.

Dapat may balikat ka sa mga ganitong pagkakataon.

Someone who is a partner or companion

I'm not alone, I have a partner on this project.

Hindi ako mag-isa, may balikat ako sa project na 'to.

About giving up or letting go

Let's all give up and not back down on our problems.

Sama-sama tayong bumitiw at walang balikat sa mga problema.