Pambalana (en. Common noun)

pam-ba-la-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of noun that refers to a common object, person, or place.

'Dog' is a common noun.

Ang 'aso' ay isang pambalang pangngalan.

The common noun does not specify a particular person or thing.

In the sentence, 'The child is playing', the 'child' is a common noun.

Sa pangungusap, 'Ang bata ay naglalaro', ang 'bata' ay pambalana.

Commonly used to express the kind of object or person.

'Store' is an example of a common noun.

Ang 'jualan' ay isang halimbawa ng pambalang pangngalan.

Derived from the word 'pamalang' referring to a type of noun.

common noun

Refers to a thing, person, or place that is not specific.

pambalang pangngalan

specific

A type of noun that refers to a specific person or thing.

tiyak

noun

The word that refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.

pangngalan

generic name

Hopefully it's generic, not something special.

Sana 'yung pambalana, hindi ito espesyal.

common person or thing

We all have common problems.

Lahat tayo ay may pambalang mga problema.