Latigongbalat (en. Tanned hide)

la-ti-gong-ba-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of hide processed from an animal.
He made a bag from tanned hide.
Gumawa siya ng bag mula sa latigongbalat.
Animal hide processed to become more durable.
Tanned hide is necessary in making shoes.
Ang latigongbalat ay kinakailangan sa paggawa ng sapatos.
Shortened form of the hide used in products or goods.
Many products use tanned hides in their production.
Maraming produkto ang gumagamit ng latigongbalat sa kanilang paggawa.

Etymology

Formed from the words 'latigo' and 'balat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

made of tanned hide
Products made using tanned hide.
gawang latigongbalat

Related Words

whip
A general term for materials used in making tanned hides.
latigo
animal hide
The skin from animals that can be processed as tanned hide.
balat ng hayop

Slang Meanings

Rich, thick skin or texture
This soup is so delicious, it's like rich, thick skin.
Ang sarap naman ng sabaw, parang latigongbalat.
Resilient or tough skin
He has tough skin, he doesn't get shaken by any challenges.
Yung may latigongbalat siya, hindi natitinag kahit anong pagsubok.
Sometimes belongs to people who are very strong
Because he has tough skin, he always wins even in difficult times.
Siya kasi, may latigongbalat, kaya palaging nagwawagi kahit sa hirap.