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    Magbalat (en. To peel)

    /mag-ba-lat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of removing the skin from something.
    Peel the banana before eating it.
    Magbalat ka ng saging bago ito kainin.
    The process of skinning or peeling a fruit or vegetable.
    He enjoys peeling many different types of vegetables.
    Mahilig siyang magbalat ng marami at iba't ibang klase ng gulay.
    A tool or method used for peeling.
    You need a sharp knife to peel the onion.
    Kailangan mo ng matalas na kutsilyo para magbalat ng sibuyas.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'balat' meaning 'skin' or 'peel'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Peel fruit
    Removing the skin from fruit for eating.
    Magbalat ng prutas
    Peel potatoes
    Removing the skin from potatoes before cooking.
    Magbalat ng patatas

    Related Words

    skin
    The outer covering of something, usually part of a fruit or vegetable.
    balat
    washing
    The process of cleaning before peeling.
    paghuhugas

    Slang Meanings

    To try to change
    He needs to 'magbalat' and become serious in life.
    Kailangan na niyang magbalat at maging seryoso sa buhay.
    To become a reformer
    Finally, he decided to 'magbalat' and get involved in community issues.
    Sa wakas, nagdesisyon siyang magbalat at makialam sa mga isyu ng bayan.
    To become a better person
    His desire is to 'magbalat' and become a better person for his family.
    Ang kanyang ninais ay magbalat at maging mas mabuting tao para sa kanyang pamilya.