Mabalian (en. Fracture)

/ma.ba.li.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where a bone is broken or fractured.
Due to the accident, he suffered a fracture in his arm.
Dahil sa aksidente, siya ay nagtamo ng mabalian sa kanyang braso.
The process or act of breaking something, especially bones.
Fractures of bones can cause severe pain.
Ang mabalian ng mga buto ay maaaring maging sanhi ng matinding sakit.
verb
The action of being broken or damaged.
He fractured his finger while playing basketball.
Nabalian siya ng daliri habang naglalaro ng basketball.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'bali' meaning 'broken' or 'damaged'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Fractured bone
Sustained a fracture in the bone.
Mabalian ng buto

Related Words

wound
An external injury to the skin, unlike a fracture which refers to bones.
sugat

Slang Meanings

To regain or not to be able to enjoy with the help of others.
He couldn't get by with my questions, so I just asked someone else.
Mabalian siya sa mga tanong ko, kaya nagtanong na lang ako sa iba.
To be careful or to exercise caution.
You could get into trouble on the road, so you need to drive carefully.
Mabalian ka na sa daan, kaya dapat kang mag-ingat sa pagmamaneho.
Having an intention or plan that didn't push through.
Initially, we were supposed to go out, but it started to rain.
Sa simula, mabalian sanang lumabas kami, pero umulan na lang.