Mabalita (en. News)

ma-ba-li-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of information or report about events.
I received news from my friend that there is an event in town.
Nakatanggap ako ng mabalita mula sa aking kaibigan na may kaganapan sa bayan.
News that can be local, national, or international.
He likes to listen to the news on the radio every morning.
Mahilig siyang makinig sa mabalita sa radyo tuwing umaga.
Information delivered to the public.
Political news is usually noteworthy.
Ang mga mabalita tungkol sa politika ay karaniwang kapansin-pansin.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'balita' meaning information or report.

Common Phrases and Expressions

news on television
News broadcasted on television.
mabalita sa telebisyon
news on the radio
News heard on the radio.
mabalita sa radyo

Related Words

marine news
Information or news related to events at sea.
balitang pandagat
reports
Documents or statements containing information about a subject.
mga ulat

Slang Meanings

gossip
Oh, what's the news? Has the gossip started about them?
Eh, anong balita? Nagsimula na ba yung mga chismisan sa kanila?
latest update
I haven't gotten any news about him for a week!
Isang linggo na akong walang mabalita sa kanya!
info
Do you need any information before you leave?
Kailangan mo ba ng mabalita bago ka umalis?