Magpabalat (en. To peel)

/maɡ.paˈba.lat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of removing the skin from fruits or vegetables.

Peel the banana for the snack.

Magpabalat ka ng saging para sa merienda.

Create a cover or exterior part on something.

Wrap the gift with paper.

Magpabalat ka ng papel sa regalong ibibigay mo.

Apply a new layer or coating to something.

Let's apply a new coat of paint on the wall.

Magpabalat tayo ng bagong pintura sa dingding.

peeling fruits

The action of removing the skin of fruits for consumption.

magpabalat ng prutas

peeling vegetables

The process of removing the skin from vegetables before cooking.

magpabalat ng gulay

skin

The outer layer of something, usually referring to fruits, vegetables, or even human skin.

balat

cover

A material used to wrap and protect its contents.

pabalat

To pretend or take on a different form.

You act like a good person, but behind that facade, you might be different.

Magpabalat kang tao, pero sa likod ay iba ka pala.

To show something that is not real or fake.

She shows so much fake stuff on social media; I can't even tell what's real anymore.

Ang dami niyang magpabalat sa social media, di ko na alam kung ano ang totoo.

To create an illusion or something made up.

Don't fool me; just pretend if you want.

Huwag mo akong lokohin, magpabalat ka na lang kung gusto mo.