Bumalantay (en. To balance)

boo-ma-lan-tay

Synonyms

Very hardworking or very stiff

Juan works too hard, but his boss does not like him.

Sobrang bumalantay si Juan sa trabaho, pero ang kanyang boss ay di niya gusto.

Worried or having a crush

I was worried about him earlier because I think I want to know him better.

Bumalantay ako sa kanya kanina, kasi parang gusto ko siyang makilala nang mas mabuti.

Very serious or strict demeanor

He's so stiff because he has no sense of humor with people.

Bumalantay kasi wala siyang sense of humor sa mga tao.