Pagkabakla (en. Homosexuality)

pag-ka-ba-kla

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being gay or homosexual.
Being gay is a part of the LGBTQ community.
Ang pagkabakla ay isang bahagi ng komunidad ng LGBTQ.
A characteristic that shows attraction to fellow men.
Many people ask what true homosexuality is.
Maraming tao ang nagtatanong kung ano ang tunay na pagkabakla.
A term used to describe the identity of people with interest in the same sex.
Their homosexuality and rights should be respected.
Dapat igalang ang kanilang pagkabakla at mga karapatan.

Etymology

from the Tagalog root 'bakla' which signifies homosexuality

Common Phrases and Expressions

Support for homosexuality
Providing support and acceptance to gay individuals.
Pagsuporta sa pagkabakla

Related Words

gay
A term referring to a man who is attracted to other men.
bakla
LGBTQ
A group that includes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
LGBTQ

Slang Meanings

Being a queen/Queen energy
His flamboyance is off the charts; he's so fierce and confident on stage!
Grabe ang pagkabakla niya, sobrang fierce at confident sa stage!
Gay/Gay vibes
You know, he's giving off those gay vibes again at the party!
Alam mo na, mga bading vibes na naman siya sa party!
Enough, you've lost it
Once you're gay, you shouldn't interfere with the laundry anymore!
Pagkabakla ka na, di ka na dapat makialam sa labada!
Might come out
Oh no, he seems gay, he might come out already!
Hala, mukhang pagkabakla siya, baka mag-out na yan!