Ikubli (en. To hide)
/ikubli/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To hide: means to conceal or keep something or someone.
He kept his plans secret and decided to hide it from others.
Inilihim niya ang kanyang plano at nagpasya siyang ikubli ito mula sa iba.
To hide: the act of concealing information or truth.
Sometimes you need to hide the truth to protect others.
Minsan kailangan mong ikubli ang totoo upang maprotektahan ang ibang tao.
To hide: to avoid exposing something that one is not ready or willing to show.
Out of shame, he decided to hide his feelings.
Dahil sa kahihiyan, nagdesisyon siyang ikubli ang kanyang nararamdaman.
Etymology
From the root word 'kubli' which means 'to hide'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hide the truth
to conceal the true information or situation.
ikubli ang katotohanan
to hide feelings
to conceal one's emotions or feelings.
ikubli ang damdamin
Related Words
hide
This word also refers to the idea of hiding or avoiding things that are visible.
kubli
Slang Meanings
hide
Hide the secrets behind your smile.
Ikubli mo ang mga lihim sa likod ng ngiti mo.
hide and seek
You need to hide from him so you won't get caught.
Kailangan mong magtago-tago sa kanya para hindi ka mahuli.
dig up
Dig up what you used to hide; you might have something important.
Halukayin mo ang dati mong pinagtanggalan; baka may importante ka pang ikubli.