Pambabala (en. Exhortation)

/pam-bah-bah-lah/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A kind of speech that motivates another person to take particular action.

The bidding is important in speeches to encourage listeners.

Ang pambabala ay mahalaga sa mga talumpati upang hikayatin ang mga tagapakinig.

Encouragement with inspiration or insistence.

The teacher's warning has caused many students to join the program.

Ang pambabala ng guro ay nagdulot ng maraming mag-aaral na sumali sa programa.

Statements aimed at pushing someone else's mind or change in mind.

In his warning, he encouraged people to become more active in their communities.

Sa kanyang pambabala, hinikayat niya ang mga tao na maging mas aktibo sa kanilang mga komunidad.

From the word 'bala' which means 'action that encourages or develops'.

community exhortation

Encouragement for people to participate in community activities.

pambabala sa komunidad

inspiration

An emotional statement that encourages or motivates.

hikbi

Overly being dramatic or trying to show off.

Wow, your look is so extra; it’s like a fashion show!

Grabe, ang pambabala mo naman sa outfit mo, parang fashion show!

Wasting time or insincere conversation.

I’m so tired of your nonsense; I want a straightforward conversation.

Sawang-sawa na ako sa pambabala mo, gusto ko na ng diretsong usapan.