EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to give a gift or share (upon arriving from a trip...
to let out; to make something come out; to release...
one who tends to take back what is given...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Ang pagbibigay ng pasalubong o anumang regalo sa isang tao, lalo na bilang pagbabahagi ng biyaya o bilang isang pormalidad. Maaari ring tumukoy sa sapilitang paghingi ng bahagi o regalo.
EN: to give a gift or share (upon arriving from a trip)
This is the act of giving pasalubong, but with a slight twist. It can be the friendly "Heto o, balatuhan kita ng dried mangoes galing Cebu." Or it can be the more demanding, "Hoy, kadarating mo lang galing Japan! Balatuhan mo naman kami!" It's the social tax you pay for traveling.
From 'balato' (a small gift, often from winnings). The suffix '-han' makes it a verb of action towards something or someone.
Can mean both to give a share/gift, or to demand a share/gift. Context is key.
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🇵🇭 Balatuhan mo naman ako ng tsokolate pag-uwi mo.
🇺🇸 Give me some chocolate as a gift when you get home.
🇵🇭 Nanalo siya sa lotto kaya binalatuhan niya ang lahat ng kaibigan.
🇺🇸 He won the lottery so he gave a share to all his friends.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.