From root: balut
Usage Note
Pambalot refers to materials like paper, plastic, or foil used for wrapping gifts or food.
Examples
" Bumili ka ng pambalot. "
Natural Translation
Buy some wrapping material.
Literal Translation
Buy you of wrapper.
" Kailangan natin ng pambalot para sa regalo. "
Natural Translation
We need a wrapper for the gift.
Literal Translation
Need we of wrapper for the gift.
" Bago tayo magpadala ng regalo, kailangan nating maghanap ng matibay na pambalot para hindi ito masira sa biyahe. "
Natural Translation
Before we send the gift, we need to find sturdy wrapping so it won't get damaged during the trip.
Literal Translation
Before we to-send of gift, need by-us to-look-for of sturdy wrapper so-that not it to-be-damaged in-the trip.
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