Leather in Tagalog

Leather in Tagalog translates to “katad,” “balat,” or “kulit.” These terms refer to the tanned animal hide material used for making various products like shoes, bags, and clothing.

Discover the different ways to express “leather” in Filipino and learn how this versatile material is described in various contexts below.

[Words] = Leather

[Definition]:

• Leather /ˈleðər/
• Noun 1: A material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.
• Noun 2: A piece of leather used for polishing or cleaning.
• Adjective: Made of leather material.
• Verb: To beat or thrash someone (informal).

[Synonyms] = Katad, Balat, Kulit, Kutis (ng hayop), Pellejo, Leder.

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: She bought a beautiful leather jacket from the boutique downtown.

Ex1_PH: Bumili siya ng magandang katad na jacket mula sa boutique sa downtown.

Ex2_EN: The craftsman uses genuine leather to create high-quality shoes and bags.

Ex2_PH: Ang manggagawa ay gumagamit ng tunay na balat upang gumawa ng mataas na kalidad na sapatos at bag.

Ex3_EN: My father prefers leather seats in his car because they are durable and easy to clean.

Ex3_PH: Mas gusto ng aking ama ang kulit na upuan sa kanyang sasakyan dahil matibay at madaling linisin.

Ex4_EN: The book has a classic leather cover with gold embossed lettering on the spine.

Ex4_PH: Ang aklat ay may klasikong katad na pabalat na may gintong naka-emboss na titik sa gulugod.

Ex5_EN: Traditional Filipino footwear often incorporates leather straps for comfort and style.

Ex5_PH: Ang tradisyonal na Pilipinong pangtabing-paa ay madalas na gumagamit ng balat na tali para sa kaginhawaan at istilo.