Banlat (en. Vacation)

bán-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A time or opportunity when a person takes a rest from their activities.

I want to have a vacation from work.

Nais kong magkaroon ng banlat mula sa trabaho.

A place or state that describes peace and rest.

The mountains are a great place for vacation.

Ang mga bundok ay magandang lugar para sa banlat.

verb

The act of resting or stopping from an activity.

We should take a break for a bit before continuing.

Dapat tayong banlat ng kaunti bago magpatuloy.

It comes from the word 'banglat' meaning 'to rest' or 'to stop'.

Take a vacation!

Rest!

Magbanlat ka!

I need a vacation.

I need a rest.

Kailangan ko ng banlat.

rest

The state of not doing anything or being tired.

pahinga

vacation

A period of not working or studying to relax or have fun.

bakasyon

Not as good or appealing as expected.

The movie was okay, but it was kind of bland because there wasn't much action.

Ayos lang yung movie, pero medyo banlat siya kasi wala masyadong action.

Tasteless or lacking substance.

That dish is bland, it tastes like just water.

Yung luto niyan banlat, parang tubig lang.