Balak

poetry; poem; versenoun

Alternative meanings

poetry
poem
verse
poetic composition
literary text written in verses

Pronunciation

BAH-lahk

Root and affixes

Balak is a Cebuano word used for poem or poetry. Depending on the verb form, it can also relate to reciting verses or writing poetry.

Variants or conjugations

balak = poem / poetry
panulaan = poetry / poetic literature
magbabalak = poet
balaknon = poetic
ibálak = to recite verses or poetry

Related words and expressions

sulat = write
berso = verse
literatura = literature
awit = song
magbabalak = poet
arte = art

Meaning and usage notes

Use balak for an individual poem or for poetry in general. If you mean poetry as a formal literary genre, panulaan may also appear depending on the context.