Balitaan (en. News)

/baliˈtan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The news refers to information or events shared with the public.
We need to inform the people about the recent events.
Kailangan nating balitaan ang mga tao tungkol sa nakaraang pangyayari.
It is a presentation or report of news from various sources.
He received news from newspapers and the radio.
Tumanggap siya ng balitaan mula sa mga pahayagan at radyo.
A statement containing information important to a community.
News is important in keeping residents informed.
Ang balitaan ay mahalaga sa pagpapanatili ng kaalaman sa mga residente.

Etymology

The term 'balitaan' comes from the word 'balita,' meaning information or news.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to report
to tell or give information to others
magbalita
latest news
the most recent information or news
balitang-bagong

Related Words

important
emphasizes the importance of a news or information
mahalaga
information
data or knowledge shared with the community
impormasyon

Slang Meanings

News or gossip that is being talked about.
Hey, what's the news in the neighborhood? Any new gossip?
Uy, ano na balitaan sa barangay? Wala bang bagong tsismis?
Fresh information.
How's it going? Do you have any news from the group?
Kumusta na, may balitaan ka ba mula sa tropa?
Chit-chat or conversations.
Maybe you want to listen to the news, the gossip is fun!
Baka gusto mong makinig sa balitaan, ang saya ng chika!