From root: balat
Usage Note
Balat-sibuyas is an idiomatic term for someone who is thin-skinned or easily offended by others' comments.
Examples
" Balat-sibuyas talaga si Ana. "
Natural Translation
Ana is really sensitive.
Literal Translation
Sensitive really PERSONAL Ana.
" Huwag kang balat-sibuyas sa mga biro. "
Natural Translation
Don't be so sensitive to jokes.
Literal Translation
Don't you sensitive to the jokes.
" Mahirap makipagtrabaho sa kanya dahil balat-sibuyas siya at nasasaktan kahit sa pinakamaliit na puna. "
Natural Translation
It's hard to work with her because she is thin-skinned and gets hurt even by the smallest criticism.
Literal Translation
Hard to-work-with at her because sensitive she and gets-hurt even at smallest that criticism.
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