Pagbalakiin (en. Carpentry)

pag-ba-la-ki-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An art or craft related to constructing or repairing structures and furniture from wood.
Carpentry is an important skill in making household furniture.
Ang pagbalakiin ay isang mahalagang kasanayan sa paggawa ng mga kasangkapan sa bahay.
The process of creating things from wood using various tools.
He studied carpentry at an art school.
Siya ay nag-aral ng pagbalakiin sa isang paaralan ng sining.
A practice referring to activities related to wood.
Carpentries produce skilled workers.
Ang mga pagbalakiin ay nagbibigay ng mga mahuhusay na manggagawa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Crossing to carpentry
Going to a place or state related to wood or furniture making.
Tumawid sa pagbalakiin

Related Words

carpenter
A person specialized in carpentry.
karpintero
wood
A common material used in carpentry.
kahoy

Slang Meanings

To be a nerd or overly famous for intelligence.
That guy is such a balaki! He never finishes his next college degree.
Ang tarantadong yan, parang balaki! Hindi natatapos ang sunod na degree sa college.
To be meticulous or strict about cleanliness.
Why are you so balaki with your things? Have you sanitized them?
Bakit ka balaki sa gamit mo? Naka-sanitize ka ba?