Hukluban (en. Hole)

/huˈkluban/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A hole or gap through which a person or object can enter.
He has a hole behind the house that is used for storage.
May hukluban siya sa likod ng bahay na ginagamit bilang imbakan.
A space created by digging.
The hole was made to drain rainwater.
Ang hukluban ay ginawa upang mailabas ang tubig-ulan.
A shelter for animals or objects.
The hole is home to rats and other small animals.
Ang hukluban ay tahanan ng mga daga at iba pang maliliit na hayop.

Etymology

derived from the root 'huklob' meaning 'to dig' or 'to hide'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

animal hole
A refuge for animals.
hukluban ng hayop

Related Words

dig
The root word meaning 'to dig' or 'to hide'.
huklob

Slang Meanings

group of friends or circle of buddies
Join our group of friends, we have a lot of stories to share!
Sama ka sa hukluban namin, madami tayong kwentuhan!
krew or gang
There goes their gang again, always passing by in front of the house!
Ayan na naman ang hukluban nila, palagi na lang nagdadaan sa harap ng bahay!
clique
Their clique always talks about the latest gossip.
Yung hukluban nila, parating nag-uusap tungkol sa mga chismis.