Balisbisan (en. Flint)

/balisbisan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of stone used for starting a fire.

We need a flint to start a fire at the campsite.

Kailangan natin ng balisbisan upang magsimula ng apoy sa kamping.

A hard stone that easily holds fire.

Flint was often used by ancient people for their tools.

Madalas gamitin ang balisbisan ng mga sinaunang tao sa kanilang mga tool.

From the word 'balisbis', meaning to shine or to take the right form.

flint for fire

Using flint to start a fire.

balisbisan ng apoy

fire

A form of energy that emits heat and light.

apoy

stone

A hard material found in nature.

bato

Quick to act or move.

He's really quick to talk today!

Ngayon ay talagang balisbisan siya sa pag-uusap!

Carefree or unconcerned.

She just works without a care, not into drama.

Basta't balisbisan lang siya sa trabaho, hindi siya mahilig sa drama.