Balaat (en. Bullet)
buh-la-at
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A hard projectile fired from a gun.
The bullet is primarily used in firearms.
Ang balaat ay pangunahing ginagamit sa mga armas.
A type of ammunition intended to attack an enemy.
Bullets are strictly prohibited in public places.
Mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang mga balaat sa mga pampublikong lugar.
Part of a weapon that contains released projectiles.
You should always check the bullets of a gun before using it.
Dapat laging suriin ang balaat ng baril bago gamitin ito.
Etymology
Originating from the Spanish word 'balas'
Common Phrases and Expressions
warned by the bullet
A person or thing placed in danger by the presence of a bullet.
na binalaan ng balaat
Related Words
gun
A type of weapon used to fire bullets.
baril
explosion
The result of firing a bullet that causes damage or anger.
pagsabog
Slang Meanings
an explosion of anger or frustration
He took off his shoes and spoke harshly; it was like a blow-up.
Naghubad siya ng sapatos at nagsalita ng masakit; parang balaat.
sudden anger or rage
Sometimes, there are people who really blow up when they're annoyed.
Minsan, may mga tao talagang balaat kapag naiinis.
an explosion of feelings
You thought everything was fine, but she blew up in the end.
Kala mo okay lang, pero nag-balaat siya sa huli.