From root: balut
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ibinalot
i-bi-na-LOT
wrapped
Present (Incomplete)
ibinabalot
i-bi-na-ba-LOT
wrapping
Future (Contemplated)
ibabalot
i-ba-ba-LOT
will wrap
Usage Note
Ibalot is used when focus is placed on the object being wrapped, such as a gift or food. It is frequently used in commercial settings like restaurants when requesting to have leftovers wrapped to take home.
Examples
" Ibalot mo ang regalo. "
Natural Translation
Wrap the gift.
Literal Translation
Wrap you the gift.
" Kailangan mong ibalot ang libro. "
Natural Translation
You need to wrap the book.
Literal Translation
Need you wrap the book.
" Pakibalot mo ang natirang pagkain para mauwi namin ito mamaya pagkatapos ng hapunan. "
Natural Translation
Please wrap the leftover food so we can take it home later after dinner.
Literal Translation
Please-wrap you the remaining food so take-home we it later after of dinner.
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