From root: balut
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binalutan
bi-na-lu-TAN
wrapped over
Present (Incomplete)
binabalutan
bi-na-ba-lu-TAN
wrapping over
Future (Contemplated)
babalutan
ba-ba-lu-TAN
will wrap over
Usage Note
Balutan is used when focusing on the object being covered or protected by a material, such as wrapping a gift or putting a cover over a book. It is frequently heard in markets and restaurants when requesting that leftovers or purchases be wrapped for transport.
Examples
" Balutan mo ang sugat. "
Natural Translation
Bandage the wound.
Literal Translation
Wrap-over you the wound.
" Kailangan mong balutan ang sugat. "
Natural Translation
You need to wrap over (bandage) the wound.
Literal Translation
Need by-you to-wrap-over the wound.
" Bago ka matulog, balutan mo nang maayos ang sugat sa binti mo para hindi ito mahawahan. "
Natural Translation
Before you sleep, bandage the wound on your leg well so that it doesn't get infected.
Literal Translation
Before you sleep, wrap-over you of proper the wound on leg your so not it get-infected.
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