balakang
balakáng with stress marks
hip
Usage Note
Balakang is the standard anatomical term for the hip area, used in everyday, medical, and dance contexts. In Filipino folk dances and traditional movement the balakang is often emphasized, making it a culturally loaded term beyond mere anatomy.
Examples
" Masakit ang balakang ko. "
Natural Translation
My hip hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the hip my.
" Masakit ang aking balakang. "
Natural Translation
My hip is painful.
Literal Translation
Painful the my hip.
" Habang sumasayaw, ikinekembot niya nang dahan-dahan ang kanyang balakang sa saliw ng lumang awitin. "
Natural Translation
While dancing, she slowly sways her hips to the rhythm of the old song.
Literal Translation
While dancing, sways she slowly the her hip to accompaniment of old song.
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