Bao (en. Shell)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The 'bao' refers to the shell or covering of something, often used in the context of animals or food.

The turtle's shell provides protection for its interior.

Ang tulad ng bao ng pagong ay nagbibigay ng proteksyon sa loob nito.

It can also refer to a type of food that is cooked or steamed in a bao.

The steamed bao is a delicious dessert.

Ang bao na bila-bila ay isang masarap na panghimagas.

shell of a turtle

bao ng pagong

eggshell

bao ng itlog

skin

Skin is used to refer to the outer protection of the body, like human or animal skin.

balat

A person who is boastful and too proud of themselves.

My new brother-in-law is so bao. He just got a new car and acts like he's the best.

Grabe yung bagong bayaw ko, sobrang bao. Naka-new car na, akala mo kung sino.

Because they are rich, they often have their nose in the air and are arrogant.

People say he's bao because his family is so wealthy.

Sinasabi ng mga tao na bao daw siya kasi ang yaman ng pamilya niya.

Very snobbish and grumpy even when it's unnecessary.

I don't know why he's bao, he's so grumpy to everyone.

Di ko alam kung bakit siya bao, ang sungit-sungit sa lahat.