Magbabalat (en. To peel)

maɡbabalat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of removing the skin from a fruit or vegetable.

I will peel a banana for our snack.

Magbabalat ako ng saging para sa ating meryenda.

The process of removing the outermost layer of something.

We will peel potatoes for the soup.

Magbabalat tayo ng mga patatas para sa nilagang sabaw.

Sometimes refers to the removal of skin from other items, like ceramics or paint.

I will peel off the old paint from the wall.

Magbabalat ako ng lumang pintura mula sa dingding.

from the root 'balat' meaning 'skin' or 'peel' and the prefix 'mag-' which indicates action.

Peeling fruit

The action of removing the skin from fruits.

Magbabalat ng prutas

skin

The outer layer or covering of something.

balat

peeler

A person skilled at peeling, especially fruits.

magbabalat-bisaya

will start to express feelings

Come on, are you going to reveal your true feelings for him/her?

Sige na, magbabalat ka na ba ng tunay mong nararamdaman sa kanya?

will tell or share what happened

After 10 shots, he will finally spill the beans about his experiences.

Pagkatapos ng 10 shots, magbabalat na siya tungkol sa kanyang mga karanasan.

will be honest with oneself and others

Sometimes, you really need to be honest for your own peace.

Minsan, kailangan talagang magbabalat para sa sariling kapayapaan.