Balatkayo (en. Skin deep)

ba-lat-ka-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A characteristic that refers to the external appearance or facade of a person that does not reflect their true personality.

I hope your friendship is not skin deep; you should be honest with each other.

Sana ay hindi balatkayo ang iyong pagkakaibigan; dapat ay tapat kayo sa isa't isa.

Means that something or someone may appear beautiful outside but is not pleasant inside.

His exterior is appealing, but his behavior is different.

Ang kanyang balatkayo ay nakakabighani, ngunit ang kanyang ugali ay iba.

The term 'balatkayo' is derived from the word 'balat' meaning 'skin' and 'kayo' referring to the plural form of 'you'.

don't be skin deep

Do not hide behind a prettier exterior; one should be true.

huwag maging balatkayo

just skin deep

Refers to people or things that have a nice exterior but low quality.

balatkayo lang

skin

The outer covering of the body that serves as protection.

balat

you

A pronoun referring to the plural or formal 'you'.

kayo

trying to be cute with no impact

What’s that? You’re so balatkayo, just look at your appearance.

Ano ba yan? Ang balatkayo mo naman, tingnan mo nga ang itsura mo.

pretending to be 'cool'

When he walks, he’s so thick-skinned, so balatkayo!

Kapag naglalakad siya, ang kapal ng balat niya, balatkayo talaga!

bravado without the skills

Those balatkayo on the street flexing their butts, I ignore them.

Yung mga balatkayo sa kalsada na nagbubuhat ng pwet, hindi ko na pinapansin.