Balutan (en. Wrap)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
an item used to wrap or cover other items.
The wrapping of the gift was decorated with colorful paper.
Ang balutan ng regalo ay pinalamutian ng makulay na papel.
a type of food that is wrapped, often where the ingredients are placed in a piece of bread or another container.
The kids love the burrito wrap in the cafeteria.
Gustong-gusto ng mga bata ang balutan ng burrito sa cafeteria.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gift wrap
an item that wraps a gift.
balutan ng regalo
food wrap
how the food is wrapped.
balutan ng pagkain

Related Words

cover
the physical covering that provides protection or concealment.
balot
fold
a process of forming or creating a wrap or casing.
bali

Slang Meanings

to wrap something tightly
Please wrap that gift properly, I want it to look nice.
Balutin mo nga 'yung regalo ng maayos, gusto ko 'yung maganda.
to cover or contain something
Wrap the food so it won't get damaged on the way.
Balutan mo 'yung pagkain para hindi masira sa daan.
to engage in a fight or brawl (slang in some contexts)
It seems like he wants to start a fight, so I just stayed away.
Parang gusto na yata niyang balutan tayo, kaya lumayo na lang ako.