From root: balat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binalatan
bi-na-la-TAN
peeled
Present (Incomplete)
binabalatan
bi-na-ba-la-TAN
peeling
Future (Contemplated)
babalatan
ba-ba-la-TAN
will peel
Usage Note
Balatan is an object-focus verb used when instructing someone to remove the skin or outer covering of something, such as fruits, vegetables, or even wires. It is a common term in culinary contexts and daily food preparation.
Examples
" Balatan mo ang mansanas. "
Natural Translation
Peel the apple.
Literal Translation
Peel you the apple.
" Kailangan mong balatan ang saging. "
Natural Translation
You need to peel the banana.
Literal Translation
Need you peel the banana.
" Bago mo ihalo sa sabaw ang mga gulay, balatan mo muna ang karot at sayote nang mabuti. "
Natural Translation
Before you add the vegetables to the soup, peel the carrot and chayote well first.
Literal Translation
Before you add to soup the vegetables, peel you first the carrot and chayote well.
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