Balat (en. Skin)

ba-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The soft outer part of the body of a person or animal.

Her skin is smooth and bright.

Ang kanyang balat ay makinis at maliwanag.

The cover or wrapping of something.

This fruit has a peel that needs to be removed before eating.

May balat ang prutas na ito na kailangan alisin bago kainin.

The outermost layer that overlays a material or object.

These plates have a ceramic skin.

May balat na ceramic ang mga pinggan na ito.

Austronesian language

Skin of a cat

Something that looks appealing but has hidden danger.

Balat ng pusa

carabao skin

A type of skin that is thick and tough, often used for equipment.

balat-kalabaw

rat skin

A thin skin that faces difficulties in life, potentially obtained from rats.

balat-ng-daga

people's skin or animal skin that's replaced with nicer skin

Wow, she has so many skin care products now; her skin looks brand new!

Nako, ang dami niyang ka-skin care ngayon, parang bago na ang balat niya!

referring to external factors that affect feelings, like stress or pressure

I feel like my skin is so thick today; I can't think about your problems anymore.

Parang ang thick ng balat ko ngayon, di ko na kayang isipin pa 'yang mga problems mo.

being tough or not accepting others' opinions

Stop being so hard-headed; you should listen to what your companion is saying.

Wag ka ng masyadong balat, makinig ka naman sa sinasabi ng kasama mo.