Bilad (en. Expose)

/biˈlad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being exposed or left in an exposed manner.
The exposure of evidence led to the collapse of the case.
Ang bilad ng mga pruweba ay nagiging dahilan ng pagbagsak ng kaso.
Revealing the truth or idea without anything covering it.
The threat of exposure prompted him to be honest.
Ang banta ng bilad ay nag-uudyok sa kanya na maging tapat.
Facing the dangers or risks involved in a situation.
The exposure of his situation emphasized the need for help.
Ang bilad ng kanyang kalagayan ay nagbigay-diin sa pangangailangan ng tulong.

Etymology

Arabic origin

Common Phrases and Expressions

exposed to the sun
Showing oneself under the sunlight; can refer to physical exposure or emotional openness.
bilad sa araw
exposed truth
Showing the truth without hiding.
bilad na katotohanan

Related Words

exposition
A presentation or showing of information or elements.
exposisyon
danger
A state of potential harm or risk.
panganib

Slang Meanings

Useless or worthless.
Why are you wasting your time there? That's just bilad!
Bakit ka nagsasayang ng oras diyan? Bilad lang yan!
Ugly or bad.
Your outfit is bilad, friend.
Bilad yung outfit mo, friend.
I don't like it or I don't want it.
Ew, that's bilad! I'm not eating that.
Ew, bilad! Hindi ko yan kakainin.