Pabalatan (en. Peeling)

/paba'latan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The peel that has been removed from something, such as fruit.
The peels of apples can be used to make pie.
Ang mga pabalatan ng mga mansanas ay maaaring gamitin sa paggawa ng pie.
The process of removing the skin from fruits or vegetables.
Peeling a banana is important before eating it.
Mahalaga ang pabalatan ng saging bago ito kainin.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

peel the fruit
The process of removing the skin from the fruit.
pabalatan ang prutas

Related Words

skin
The outer layer of the body or fruit.
balat
peel
The actual skin that has been removed from something.
balatan

Slang Meanings

Activate or start something
Get that laptop of yours going so you can start studying!
Pabalatan mo 'yang laptop mo, para makapag-aral ka na!
Gather information or get an idea from someone
Check with your friends if there's any news.
Pabalatan mo sa mga kaibigan mo kung may balita na.
To start or begin a project or task
We need to kick off this project before the deadline.
Kailangang pabalatan na natin 'tong project natin bago magdeadline.