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    Kabalagtasan (en. Debate (in poetic form))

    /ka.ba.lag.tas.an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of debate conducted through poetry, often held on a stage.
    The kabalagtasan has become a traditional part of festivals in our country.
    Ang kabalagtasan ay naging tradisyonal na bahagi ng mga pista sa ating bansa.
    A debate based on the arguments presented by participants in the form of poetry.
    Each participant in the kabalagtasan delivered a poignant speech.
    Ang bawat kalahok sa kabalagtasan ay nagbigay ng makabagbag-damdaming talumpati.
    A literary form that expresses feelings and opinions through verses.
    The kabalagtasan presents different perspectives on a topic.
    Ang kabalagtasan ay nagpapakita ng mga magkaibang pananaw sa isang paksa.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'balagtasan' + 'ka' (adjective prefix)

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Literary debate
    A discussion using poetic interpretation.
    Kabalagtasang pampanitikan

    Related Words

    balagtasan
    A form of debate commonly held on stage using poems.
    balagtasan

    Slang Meanings

    A debate without concrete answers
    It was like we were just having a kabalagtasan earlier, so many ideas but nothing clear.
    Para lang tayong nagkabalagtasan kanina, ang dami ng ideya pero di klaro.
    A mishmash of arguments
    You don't even know what the argument is anymore, it's just pure kabalagtasan.
    Hindi mo na alam kung ano ang pinagtatalunan, puro kabalagtasan na lang.
    Exchange of ideas becoming chaotic
    The kabalagtasan in class becomes fun but sometimes confusing.
    Ang kabalagtasan sa klase ay nagiging masaya pero nakakalito minsan.