Magbalabal (en. To wrap)
/maɡ.ba'ba.l/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of wrapping.
Wrap properly so your clothes won’t get wet.
Magbalabal ka ng maayos upang hindi mabasa ang damit mo.
To apply cloth to an object or body.
Wrap the child in a blanket to keep him warm.
Magbalabal ka sa bata ng kumot upang mapanatiling mainit siya.
To place or lay one thing on top of another.
Wrap a tank top under your jacket while wearing it.
Magbalabal ng sando sa ilalim ng jacket na suot mo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Wrap yourself with a warm cloth.
Magbalabal ka ng mainit na tela
Related Words
wrap
A piece of cloth used for wrapping or wearing.
balabal
wrap
An object covered by a material.
balot
Slang Meanings
to hide or take care of oneself
He wrapped himself up in his blanket while it was raining.
Nagbalabal siya sa ilalim ng kanyang kumot habang umuulan.
to be emotional or sentimental
He really wrapped himself up in sadness because they broke up.
Sobrang nagbalabal siya sa lungkot kasi hiwalay na sila.
to put on a show with a dance or performance
The kids were so happy, they wrapped themselves up on stage while dancing!
Ang saya ng mga bata, nagbalabal sila sa entablado habang sumasayaw!