bulatlat
examination by exposure
Usage Note
Bulatlat describes the act of thoroughly exposing or examining something by turning it inside out or spreading it open — like going through someone's belongings, examining a wound closely, or scrutinising a person's past. It carries a connotation of uncovering what is hidden or private.
Examples
" Ayaw niya ng bulatlat sa buhay niya. "
Natural Translation
He/She doesn't want his/her life pried into.
Literal Translation
Don't-want he/she of exposure in life his/her.
" Itigil mo ang bulatlat sa papel. "
Natural Translation
Stop the exposure of the paper.
Literal Translation
Stop you the exposure in paper.
" Hindi maganda ang bulatlat sa nakaraan ng iba kung wala kang dahilan kundi pakikialam lamang. "
Natural Translation
Prying into other people's past isn't right if you have no reason other than meddling.
Literal Translation
Not good the exposure in past of others if no you-reason but meddling only.
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