bala
In English, bala means:
bala, bála (not without l) n {1} bullet.
{2} staples.
{3} money.
v [A; c] {1} load gun, stapler.
Maáyu lang kang ibála sa kaniyun, You are just good for cannon fodder.
{2a} put s.t.
in s.t.
to make it appear bigger or weightier.
Ang kupras baláhag balas, The copra was mixed with sand.
{2b} mix s.t.
in with s.t.
else to hide it.
Ang pinaldung panaptun gibaláhag sigarilyu, The bales of cloth had cigarettes hidden inside of them.
balahan a loaded.
Pagbantay kay balahan nang pistúla, Be careful.
That pistol is loaded.