From root: balut
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbalut
nag-ba-LUT
wrapped
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabalut
nag-ba-ba-LUT
wrapping
Future (Contemplated)
magbabalut
mag-ba-ba-LUT
will wrap
Usage Note
Magbalut is used when describing the act of wrapping items such as food, gifts, or parcels, often using paper, plastic, or leaves. In social contexts, it specifically refers to the common Filipino practice of wrapping up leftovers to take home from a party.
Examples
" Magbalut tayo ng regalo. "
Natural Translation
Let's wrap a gift.
Literal Translation
Wrap we a gift.
" Mahirap magbalot kung walang plastik. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to wrap things if there is no plastic/bag.
Literal Translation
Hard wrap if none plastic.
" Bago kami umuwi, tinulungan kami ng tita na magbalut ng natirang pagkain mula sa handaan. "
Natural Translation
Before we went home, our aunt helped us wrap up the leftover food from the party.
Literal Translation
Before we go-home, helped us by aunt to wrap of leftover food from party.
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