bahala ka

Tagalog

Etymology

From bahala (“responsibility”) and ka (“you”). Literally, “you (are with) burden”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /baˈhalaʔ ka/, [bɐˈha.lɐʔ kɐ]
  • Hyphenation: ba‧ha‧la‧ka

Interjection

bahalà ka (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜑᜎ ᜃ)

  1. expresses the desire to not be involved, and to leave the situation to the second person: it's up to you; you're on your own; do what you want
    Tulungan mo naman ako. — Bahala ka!
    Help me, please. — You're on your own!
    Anong oras ba dapat ako dadating sa party mo? — Bahala ka.
    What time do I have to come to your party? — It's up to you.

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