Makibalangay (en. To join or take part)

ma-ki-ba-lang-ay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of participating in an activity or gathering.

He wishes to join in the community projects.

Nais niyang makibalangay sa mga proyekto ng barangay.

To join others for a purpose or advocacy.

We should take part in community activities.

Dapat tayong makibalangay sa mga gawaing pangkomunidad.

To be part of a collective effort.

People always participate in public events.

Laging makibalangay ang mga tao sa mga kaganapang pampubliko.

from the word 'balañgay', a type of traditional community gathering or helping.

to join in activities

to participate in community activities

makibalangay sa mga gawain

to engage with others

to get involved in matters together with others

makibalangay sa kapwa

balañgay

The traditional system of cooperation in a community.

balañgay

community

A group of people living in a specified area.

komunidad

to interfere or get involved in other people's conversations

You really don't want to interfere in discussions like this, right?

Ayaw mo talagang makibalangay sa ganitong usapan, di ba?

to participate in the activities or events of others

Go ahead and join your friends in their outing.

Sige, makibalangay ka na lang sa mga kaibigan mo sa outing nila.