Balut (en. Balut)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food made from boiled eggs with contents.
We ate balut as an appetizer for our dinner.
Kumain kami ng balut bilang pampagana sa aming hapunan.
An egg that has not completely developed with chick embryo.
Balut is commonly associated with markets in the Philippines.
Ang balut ay karaniwang nauugnay sa mga pamilihan sa Pilipinas.
A popular street food in the Philippines.
You can easily see vendors selling balut on the streets of Manila.
Madaling makita ang nagbebenta ng balut sa mga kalye ng Maynila.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Eat balut
A common activity among Filipinos, especially in street food.
Kumain ng balut

Related Words

egg
A basic ingredient used in many dishes.
itlog
chick
A young bird, typically from an egg.
sisiw

Slang Meanings

Favorite of Filipinos, especially during drinking sessions.
Of course, there should be balut in the corner while we're drinking.
Siyempre, dapat may balut sa kanto habang nag-iinuman kami.
Referring to balut as a symbol of exotic food.
Did you see that balut? I don't think I can eat it!
Nakita mo ba 'yung balut? Parang hindi ko siya kayang kainin!
Becomes slang for surprise or unexpected situation.
I was surprised by your surprise party, I thought you were only giving balut.
Nagtataka ako sa surprise party mo, akala ko balut lang ang ibibigay mo.