Magbalantok (en. To balance)

/maɡbalaŋtok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of organizing or harmonizing elements.

We need to balance ideas in our project.

Kailangan nating magbalantok ng mga ideya sa ating proyekto.

Taking steps to maintain equality or agreement.

We should balance perspectives for smoother communication.

Dapat tayong magbalantok ng mga pananaw para sa mas maayos na komunikasyon.

An action that arranges to meet the needs of other people.

Let's balance our responsibilities in the game.

Magbalantok tayo sa ating mga responsibilidad sa laro.

to balance thoughts

organizing ideas or perspectives on a matter

magbalantok ng isip

balance

The state of being balanced or having equality in various aspects.

balantok

To show off or demonstrate one's talent to get the attention of others.

Oh no, he showed off in front of the whole town even though he's not that great.

Naku, nagbalantok siya sa harap ng buong bayan kahit hindi naman siya ganoon kagaling.

To pretend to be special or better than one's actual abilities.

His modem just showed off, but he's always losing the internet connection.

Yung modem niya, parang nagbalantok lang, pero laging bumabagsak sa internet.