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ibalat

to use as a cover

verb i-ba-LAT OF VERB Less Common
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Illustration of the root word "balat" (skin)
Illustration from root: balat

From root: balat

Conjugations

Past (Completed)

ibinalat

i-bi-na-LAT

used as a cover

Present (Incomplete)

ibinabalat

i-bi-na-ba-LAT

using as a cover

Future (Contemplated)

ibabalat

i-ba-ba-LAT

will use as a cover

Usage Note

Ibalat is used when designating a specific material to serve as a skin, cover, or wrapping for an object. It is distinct from the more common 'balatan,' which focuses on the act of peeling or removing a surface.

Examples

Beginner

" Ibalat mo ang dahon. "

Natural Translation

Use the leaf as a wrapper.

Literal Translation

Use-as-cover you the leaf.

Intermediate

" Gusto niyang ibalat ang lumang dyaket. "

Natural Translation

She wants to use the old jacket as a cover.

Literal Translation

Want she use-as-cover the old jacket.

Advanced

" Para hindi mabasa ang mga libro, ibalat mo ang plastik na ito sa bawat isa bago itago. "

Natural Translation

So the books don't get wet, use this plastic as a cover on each one before storing them.

Literal Translation

So not get-wet the books, use-as-cover you the plastic this on each one before store.

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