From root: balut
Usage Note
Balutan refers to items tied or wrapped together, commonly used for personal belongings or food to go.
Examples
" Mabigat ang balutan. "
Natural Translation
The bundle is heavy.
Literal Translation
Heavy the bundle.
" Ibigay mo ang balutan sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
Give the bundle to him.
Literal Translation
Give you the bundle to him/her.
" Pagkababa ng bus, hinanap niya agad ang balutan ng pagkaing dala niya mula sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
As soon as he got off the bus, he immediately looked for the bundle of food he had brought from town.
Literal Translation
Upon-getting-off from bus, looked-for he immediately the bundle of food brought he from town.
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