Pabalat (en. Cover)
pa-ba-lat
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to cover something else.
The cover of the book is colorful and attractive.
Ang pabalat ng libro ay makulay at kaakit-akit.
A shield or protection from the outside.
The car cover provides protection from the elements.
Ang pabalat ng sasakyan ay nagbibigay proteksyon sa mga elemento.
The outer part of something.
The box cover carries information about the product.
Ang pabalat ng kahon ay nagdadala ng impormasyon tungkol sa produkto.
Etymology
root word: balat
Common Phrases and Expressions
book cover
The part that provides protection and information about the book.
pabalat ng libro
product cover
The outer part of a product that often contains details or information.
pabalat ng produkto
Related Words
skin
A thin layer that covers objects, such as human or animal skin.
balat
to cover
The act of placing a cover on something.
takpan
Slang Meanings
Lying or hiding one's true feelings.
Jane has a lot of pabalat, she acts helpful but there's no certainty.
Dami nang pabalat ni Jane, puro lingkod pero walang kasiguraduhan.
Fixing one's appearance for someone else.
She went back to her pabalat before the date, she wanted to show off.
Bumalik na siya sa pabalat bago mag-date, gusto niyang magpakitang-gilas.
Wearing a mask or pretending.
She's not happy anymore, but she still puts on a pabalat of happiness in front of others.
Hindi na siya masaya, pero pabalat pa rin siya na masaya sa harap ng iba.