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    Pagpapabalat (en. Peeling)

    /pagpapaˈbalat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The process of removing the skin from something, often from fruits or vegetables.
    Peeling a banana is quite easy.
    Ang pagpapabalat ng saging ay madali lamang.
    The act of removing a layer of fabric or part from something.
    The peeling of paint is necessary before we apply a new coat.
    Kailangan ang pagpapabalat ng pintura bago tayo maglagay ng bago.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'balat' meaning 'skin' or 'peel' combined with the prefix 'pag-' indicating the action of peeling.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fruit peeling
    the process of removing the skin of a fruit to access its flesh.
    pagpabalat ng prutas

    Related Words

    skin
    The outer covering or layer of fruits, vegetables, and animals.
    balat

    Slang Meanings

    Peeling a banana
    You're peeling the banana so hard, it seems like the cooking plan will not push through.
    Anong tindi ng pagpapabalat mo sa saging, parang hindi na matutuloy ang planong luto.
    Removing feathers
    His peeling of the chicken is impressive, like a chef with great skills!
    Ang pagpapabalat niya sa manok ay kahanga-hanga, parang chef na sa galing!
    Removing skin to look fresh
    He's looking for ways to peel off that skin to look fresh for the party later.
    Naghahanap siya ng paraan ng pagpapabalat para magmukhang fresh sa party mamaya.