From root: balat
Usage Note
Pambalat is a kitchen tool specifically used for removing the outer skin of fruits and vegetables.
Examples
" Gamitin mo ang pambalat ng patatas. "
Natural Translation
Use the potato peeler.
Literal Translation
Use you the peeler of potato.
" Nasaan ang pambalat ng mansanas? "
Natural Translation
Where is the apple peeler?
Literal Translation
Where the peeler of apple?
" Mas mabilis at ligtas gamitin ang pambalat kaysa kutsilyo kapag naglilinis ng maraming gulay para sa hapunan. "
Natural Translation
A peeler is faster and safer to use than a knife when cleaning many vegetables for dinner.
Literal Translation
More fast and safe use the peeler than knife when cleaning of many vegetable for the dinner.
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