Banlok (en. Local)

/ban-lok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who lives in or comes from a specific place.

Locals have a deep understanding of the culture of their area.

Ang mga banlok ay may malalim na kaalaman sa kultura ng kanilang lugar.

Things that are local to a region or community.

It's nice to visit local markets for fresh products.

Magandang bisitahin ang mga banlok na pamilihan para sa mga sariwang produkto.

Known in regional languages in the Philippines.

local person

A person who comes from or resides in the area.

banlok na tao

local product

Products made in a specific region.

banlok na produkto

community

A group of people in a specific area with shared interests or goals.

komunidad

culture

The customs and traditions of a group of people.

kultura

Really tough or stubborn person

Wow, Kiko is so banlok, he won't back down from that fight!

Grabe, ang banlok ni Kiko, hindi matitinag sa laban na yan!

Arrogant or full of oneself

He keeps bragging about what he did, so banlok!

Sinasalita niya ang ginawa niya, ang banlok naman!

A person who does not follow the rules

Look, he's being banlok again in class, he doesn't care about the instructions!

Ayun, nag-banlok na naman siya sa klase, walang pakialam sa instruksiyon!