Mabali (en. Broken)
ma-ba-li
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A term used to describe something that is broken or has fallen.
The broken item should be referred to the technicians' attention.
Ang mabali ay dapat ipasa sa atensiyon ng mga teknisyan.
adjective
Means having damage or being broken.
His cellphone is broken after it fell on the floor.
Ang kanyang cellphone ay mabali matapos itong mahulog sa sahig.
Refers to the state of something being incomplete or unsightly.
His clothes look broken after much use.
Ang kanyang damit ay mukhang mabali na matapos ang maraming gamit.
Etymology
from the word 'bali' meaning broken or fracture.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Broken bone
Means there is a broken bone due to injury.
Mabali ang buto
Related Words
break
Means broken or damaged to something.
bali
shattered
Uses this word to describe extreme damage to something.
mabali-bali
Slang Meanings
To fall or get into trouble in a situation.
He totally mabali-ed his plans, everything got canceled.
Nag-mabali na siya sa kanyang mga plano, naunsyami ang lahat.
A burst of joy, or being caught up in celebration.
Last night's party was so mabali, everyone was having fun!
Sobrang mabali ang party kagabi, lahat nagsaya!
Taking a selfie or picture.
He took so many mabali selfies at the beach!
Ang dami niyang mabali na selfie sa beach!