balikat
/baˈlikat/
The English word "shoulder" is balikat in Tagalog.
balikat is a noun used to refer to the joint between the arm and the torso.
Meaning: joint between arm and torso (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈlikat/
Did you know?
- In Tagalog, the word balikat is also used metaphorically to mean 'responsibility' or 'burden', similar to how English speakers might say someone is 'shouldering' a task.
- In Filipino culture, a tap on the balikat can be a sign of camaraderie or a way to comfort a friend, but a firm grip may signal a stern warning or authority.
- The word balikat is a distant cousin to the Malay word belikat, which specifically refers to the 'scapula' or shoulder blade rather than the whole shoulder joint.
Examples in context
- Masakit ang balikat ko.My shoulder hurts.This sentence is useful for expressing that your balikat is in pain.Tatoeba #11447357 by qwertzu, translation #899477 by U2FS
- Kumusta na ang balikat mo?How's your shoulder?This sentence is useful for asking about the condition of someone's balikat.Tatoeba #11447376 by qwertzu, translation #3307552 by Hybrid
- Pinisil niya ang balikat ko.He squeezed my shoulder.This sentence is useful for describing someone squeezing your balikat.Tatoeba #11447374 by qwertzu, translation #3006883 by Hybrid
- Napatulak ako at nasaktan ang aking sikmura at balikat.I was pushed and hurt my stomach and shoulder.
- 25 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Mark are talking about a workout routine.
- MariaKumusta ang ehersisyo sa balikat mo, Mark?How was your shoulder exercise, Mark?
- MarkMedyo masakit ang balikat ko ngayon.My shoulder hurts a bit today.
- MariaDapat mong pahingahin ang iyong balikat.You should rest your shoulder.
- MarkSalamat sa payo, Maria.Thanks for the advice, Maria.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shoulder” translations and entries balikat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries balikat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
