Pabalatkayo (en. You belong to us)

/pabalatˈkayo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb that indicates a member's identity or relation to a group.
The new members belong to our organization.
Ang mga bagong kasapi ay pabalatkayo sa ating samahan.

Etymology

from the word 'balat' which means 'skin' and 'kayo' which means 'you' (plural)

Common Phrases and Expressions

In your possession
Indicating that something belongs to the group.
Nasa inyong pag-aari

Related Words

part of
Refers to being part of a group or organization.
kabilang

Slang Meanings

Showy or overly expressive person
That's why he's always seeking attention; he's such a show-off.
Kaya pala siya lagi nagpapansin, pabalatkayo kasi siya.
Someone who is overly confident or hard-hearted
Why is he like that? He seems so brazen and refuses to listen.
Bakit siya ganyan? Parang pabalatkayo na hindi marunong makinig.
Because of the desire to showcase one's skills
Of course, that's just showmanship; he only wants to show off how skilled he is.
Siyempre, pabalatkayo yun; gusto lang ipakita na magaling siya.