Baliwala (en. Nothing)

/baliˈwala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item that has no value or benefit.
His excuses seem worthless to the people.
Ang kanyang mga dahilan ay tila baliwala sa mga tao.
An item that is ignored or given no value.
Don't think that your contribution to the project is insignificant.
Huwag mong isipin na baliwala ang iyong kontribusyon sa proyekto.
verb
The state of being without value or uselessness.
Such people become worthless in society.
Ang mga ganitong tao ay nagiging baliwala sa lipunan.

Etymology

From the word 'bali' meaning 'without value' and 'wala', indicating disregard for something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

just nothing
Indicates that something has no value or effect.
baliwala lamang

Related Words

useless
Refers to something that does not provide benefits or value.
walang silbi

Slang Meanings

Worthless or ignored.
Sometimes, we tend to be too indifferent to the people around us.
Minsan, masyado tayong nagiging baliwala sa mga tao sa paligid natin.
Not serious or indifferent.
Don't be indifferent to things that matter.
Huwag kang mag-baliwala sa mga bagay na mahalaga.
Pointless or unimportant matter.
For me, that news of hers is just worthless.
Para sa akin, ang balita niyang iyon ay baliwala lang.