baluti
balúti with stress marks
armor, breastplate
Usage Note
Baluti refers to traditional Filipino body armor, typically a breastplate or vest worn by warriors in pre-colonial and colonial-era battles. It was crafted from materials such as hardened animal hide, metal, or woven rattan. Today the word appears primarily in historical, literary, and artistic contexts, and is sometimes used metaphorically to mean protection or shield.
Examples
" Isinuot ng bayani ang baluti. "
Natural Translation
The warrior put on the armor.
Literal Translation
Wore by-the hero the armor.
" Isinuot ng bayani ang kanyang baluti bago pumunta sa labanan. "
Natural Translation
The warrior put on his/her armor before going into battle.
Literal Translation
Wore the hero the his/her armor before go to-the battle.
" Bago sumabak sa labanan, isinuot ng mandirigma ang baluti na yari sa matigas na balat ng kalabaw at pinananaligan niya itong magtatanggol sa kanyang dibdib. "
Natural Translation
Before plunging into battle, the warrior put on the armor made from the tough hide of a carabao, trusting it would protect his chest.
Literal Translation
Before plunge to-the battle, wore by-the warrior the armor that made of tough hide of carabao and trusted he this-will defend at-the his chest.
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