Balatok (en. Skin)

ba-la-tok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The outer covering of the human or animal body.
The skin of a human contains many nerve endings that sense touch.
Ang balatok ng tao ay naglalaman ng maraming mga nerve endings na nagpaparamdam.
A protective layer over organs or systems.
The skin of a fruit protects its flesh.
Ang balatok ng isang prutas ay nagpoprotekta sa laman nito.
The part of the body that shows changes in health conditions.
The skin is important in determining internal diseases.
Mahalaga ang balatok sa pagtukoy ng mga sakit sa loob ng katawan.

Etymology

Indigenous

Common Phrases and Expressions

fruit skin
The outer part of the fruit that protects it.
balat ng prutas

Related Words

skin
Refers to the outer layer of the body or fruit.
balat

Slang Meanings

new or beautiful
These shoes are still balatok at the store!
Ang mga sapatos na ito, balatok pa sa tindahan!
fast
Wow, my ride was balatok, I got here in less than 10 minutes!
Grabe, ang balatok ng sakay ko, wala pang 10 minuto andito na ako!
favorite
The cake she eats is balatok for her!
Yung kinakain niyang cake, balatok yan sa kanya!