Balkutsa (en. Big gathering)

bal-koot-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A gathering or large celebration.

Their balkutsa took place in a large venue.

Ang kanilang balkutsa ay ginanap sa malaking pook.

Gathering of people for a specific purpose.

The balkutsa for charity attracted many people.

Ang balkutsa para sa charity ay umaakit sa maraming tao.

A celebration that includes food and entertainment.

Their balkutsa was filled with delicious food and music.

Ang balkutsa nila ay puno ng masarap na pagkain at musika.

The word 'balkutsa' derives from the term 'balk', which may relate to calling or addressing people.

Barangay Gatherings

A large gathering organized by the barangay for their community.

Balkutsa ng Barangay

balk

A call or addressing people, possibly calling attention.

balk

salu-salo

A term for gatherings that usually involve food and fun.

salu-salo

Garlic Toad, a slang term for someone who loves gossip or news.

Dude, he knows a lot of gossip, he's really a balkutsa!

Dude, ang dami niyang alam na chismis, talagang balkutsa siya!

Nickname, becomes a call for people who often pretend or talk about untruths.

Just don't listen to that, because that's just a balkutsa!

Huwag ka na lang makinig dyan, kasi balkutsa lang yan!