From root: bala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binalaan
bi-na-la-AN
warned someone
Present (Incomplete)
binabalaan
bi-na-ba-la-AN
warning someone
Future (Contemplated)
babalaan
ba-ba-la-AN
will warn someone
Usage Note
Balaan is used when giving a serious or formal warning to someone about potential danger or consequences. It focuses on the person being warned and is frequently used in both legal contexts and everyday safety reminders.
Examples
" Balaan mo ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Warn the children.
Literal Translation
Warn you the children.
" Kailangan mong balaan ang kapatid mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to warn your sibling.
Literal Translation
Need you warn the sibling your.
" Bago dumating ang bagyo, binalaan ng pamahalaan ang mga residente na lumikas habang maaga pa. "
Natural Translation
Before the storm arrived, the government warned the residents to evacuate while it was still early.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the storm, warned by government the residents that evacuate while early still.
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