From root: balat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbalat
nag-ba-LAT
peeled
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabalat
nag-ba-ba-LAT
peeling
Future (Contemplated)
magbabalat
mag-ba-ba-LAT
will peel
Usage Note
Magbalat is used when the focus of the sentence is on the person performing the action of peeling items like fruits, vegetables, or even skin. It is a common actor-focus verb typically used in daily household and cooking contexts.
Examples
" Magbalat ka ng mangga. "
Natural Translation
Peel a mango.
Literal Translation
Peel you of mango.
" Magbalat ka ng saging para sa meryenda. "
Natural Translation
Peel a banana for a snack.
Literal Translation
Peel you of banana for the snack.
" Habang nagluluto ako ng ulam, magbalat ka muna ng patatas para mapadali ang trabaho natin. "
Natural Translation
While I'm cooking the dish, go ahead and peel the potatoes so our work goes faster.
Literal Translation
While cooking I of dish, peel you first of potatoes so becomes-easy the work our.
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