Itaklob (en. To cover)

/iˈtak.lob/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that shows the act of covering an object.
Cover the grease to keep it clean.
Itaklob mo ang mantika upang hindi ito magdumi.
Placing one thing on top of another.
Place the piece of cloth on the table.
Itaklob ang piraso ng tela sa mesa.
A method of covering something with the aim to protect it.
Cover the tools after use.
Itaklob ang mga kagamitan pagkatapos ng paggamit.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'taklob' meaning 'cover' or 'place on top'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cover the food
to keep the food warm.
itaklob ang ulam
cover the book
to prevent the book from getting dirty.
itaklob ang libro

Related Words

cover
An object used to cover another object, usually made of fabric or plastic.
taklob
wrapping
A piece of material wrapped around an object.
balot

Slang Meanings

Whoever gets caught or grabbed.
Yesterday, I snagged his laptop, he didn't know I had already taken it.
Kahapon, itaklob ko ang kanyang laptop, hindi niya alam na nakuha ko na.
To surprise or not inform someone that something will happen.
Just surprise him by letting him know JR is coming, so he'll be shocked.
Itaklob mo na lang sa kanya na dadating si JR, para magulat siya.