From root: balat
Usage Note
Pabalat refers to the protective outer layer or jacket used to cover a book or notebook.
Examples
" Bago ang pabalat ng libro. "
Natural Translation
The book's cover is new.
Literal Translation
New the cover of book.
" Makulay ang pabalat ng librong ito. "
Natural Translation
The book cover of this book is colorful.
Literal Translation
Colorful the book-cover of book this.
" Tinakpan ng nanay ko ng plastik na pabalat ang mga aklat namin para hindi madumihan sa loob ng buong taon. "
Natural Translation
My mother covered our books with a plastic cover so they wouldn't get dirty throughout the whole year.
Literal Translation
Covered by mother my of plastic cover the books our so not get-dirty in inside of whole year.
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