Kulit (en. Skin)

/kuˈlit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The outer covering or part of the body that protects the internal organs.

The human skin plays an important role in protection against microbes.

Ang balat ng tao ay may mahalagang papel sa proteksyon mula sa mga mikrobyo.

The source of various products such as leather.

Cowhide is used in the production of shoes.

Ang balat ng baka ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng sapatos.

The condition of the skin which may be pale or yellowish.

Identifying the color of her skin helped in diagnosing the illness.

Ang pagtukoy sa kulay ng kanyang balat ay nakatulong sa pagsusuri ng sakit.

From the Latin word 'cutis'.

sensitive skin

Hard to treat skin condition that is easily irritated.

maselan ang balat

onion skin

An expression referring to a person who is easily hurt or offended.

balat-sibuyas

annoying or pesky

You're so annoying, you always whisper!

Ang kulit mo, lagi ka na lang nagbo-bulungan!

attention seeker or show-off

The kid is so annoying, trying to show off at school.

Sobrang kulit ng bata, pabibo sa school.

rebellious or stubborn

He's really rebellious, always trying things out.

Pasaway talaga siya, lagi na lang subok ng subok.

talkative or chatty

Whenever I'm with James, let's go, it's so lively! The chatting seems endless.

Basta kasama ko si James, tara na, ang kulit! Parang walang katapusan ang kwentuhan.