Kalot (en. Scratch)

/kaˈlot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A stroke or rub using a nail or sharp object.

He scratched the back of his ear because of the itch.

Nagkalot siya sa likod ng kanyang tainga dahil sa pangangati.

A mark left from rubbing or scratching.

There is a scratch mark on the wall from the furniture rubbing against it.

May kalot na bakas ang pader mula sa pagkuskos ng furniture.

verb

To make a scratch or rub on the surface of something.

Scratch the wall to remove the dirt.

Kalotin mo ang pader upang mawala ang dumi.

Just scratched away

Lost interest or just backed out.

Nagkalot na lang

nail

Part of the body often used for scratching.

kuko

bruise

A situation where scratches result in bruises or injuries.

bugbog

attack or disturbance to a person

Just keep picking on him, dude, why don't you talk to him nicely?

Kalot na lang ng kalot, pare, bakit hindi mo siya kausapin nang maayos?

scratch

Oh no, I got scratched by the cat, it hurts!

Naku, kalot ako ng pusa, masakit!

damage or destruction of something

My phone is totally wrecked, I can't fix it anymore!

Kalot na kalot yung cellphone ko, di ko na maayos!