Balik-balik

to reiterate; to repeat; to say again; repeatedlyverb / adverb

Alternative meanings

To say, do, or mention something again, especially when it is repeated several times to insist, clarify, or reinforce an idea.

Pronunciation

BAH-lik BAH-lik

Root and affixes

Comes from balik, to return or go back. The reduplication balik-balik expresses repeating, reiterating, or doing something over and over.

Variants or conjugations

balik; magbalik-balik; nagbalik-balik; usbon; usab; sublion; pagsubli

Related words and expressions

repeat; again; return; say; reminder; clear

Meaning and usage notes

Balik-balik works for to reiterate or repeat several times. Usbon can also mean to repeat or do again, although in some contexts it can mean to change or modify.