Magbalato (en. To share or distribute)

/maɡ.bɐ.lɐ.tɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to give or share a portion of wealth or property.
We should share our food with those in need.
Dapat tayong magbalato ng ating mga pagkain sa mga nangangailangan.
The act of distributing things to other people.
They shared their income with charities.
Sila ay nagbalato ng kanilang kita sa mga kawanggawa.
Means providing additional wealth or assistance to others.
Sharing is important in communities to maintain unity.
Mahalaga ang magbalato sa mga komunidad upang mapanatili ang pagkakaisa.

Etymology

Root word: balato; Combination form of 'mag-' and 'balato'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to share wealth
the act of sharing wealth with others.
magbalato ng yaman
to share food
the act of distributing food to those in need.
magbalato ng pagkain

Related Words

share
A portion of wealth that is given or distributed.
balato
distribution
The act of giving or distributing things.
pamahagi

Slang Meanings

To share or confess a deep secret.
Who will spill the beans for us if not you?
Sino bang magbabalato sa atin kung hindi ikaw?
To be real or honest.
Come on, just be straight, I don’t want any sugar-coating.
Sige na, magbalato ka na, ayaw ko na ng mga bahid-bahid.
To express feelings or thoughts.
You really need to be open with him about what you feel.
Kailangan na talagang magbalato ka sa kanya tungkol sa nararamdaman mo.