Bulto (en. Bulk)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A large form or version of something.
The bulk of the box is too heavy to lift.
Ang bulto ng kahon ay masyadong mabigat upang buhatin.
An unreal or unclear form.
There is a bulk in the dark corner of the room.
Mayroong isang bulto sa madilim na sulok ng kwarto.
Often refers to a common form of an object made from a material.
The bulk of the product is made of plastic.
Ang bulto ng produkto ay gawa sa plastik.

Etymology

Latin 'bultus' meaning shape or form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bulk of goods
Large amount of wrapped goods or products.
bulto ng kalakal
bulk of waste
A large amount of gathered waste.
bulto ng basura

Related Words

bulkiness
A situation related to large or many items being promoted or sent.
bultuhan
lumps
Similar to bulk, but often refers to shapes or amounts of things.
bultos

Slang Meanings

Weight or heavy feeling
The burden of the problems I carry is so hard to bear.
Ang bulto ng mga problemang dala ko ay sobrang hirap pasanin.
A crowd of people
Over there at the corner, there's a crowd of students waiting for a jeep.
Doon sa kanto, may bulto ng mga estudyanteng nag-aabang ng jeep.
Someone who looks disheveled
Wow, he looks like a mess this morning.
Grabe, parang bulto na ang itsura niya ngayong umaga.