Itapi (en. To hide)

/iˈtapi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to hide or conceal something.
Hide the important documents so others can't find them.
Itapi mo ang mga mahahalagang dokumento para hindi mahanap ng iba.
An action of avoiding revealing something.
They decided to hide their wedding plans from the guests.
Napagpasyahan nilang itapi ang kanilang mga plano sa kasal mula sa mga bisita.
Action of diverging or turning away from the normal flow.
The child thought to hide their desires from their parents.
Inisip ng bata na itapi ang kanyang gusto mula sa kanyang mga magulang.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'itapo' which means 'to hide' or 'to separate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Hide that
Conceal or do not show that item.
Itago mo yan
Let's keep this a secret
Do not let anyone know about this matter.
Ilihim natin ito

Related Words

hidden
The past form of itapi meaning 'already hidden'.
itinago

Slang Meanings

super cool or awesome
Wow, you really tapped Alex for basketball, he's so good!
Grabe, itapi mo talaga si Alex sa basketball, ang galing niya!
like hit by a big thing
When he saw the results, it was like he was hit and couldn't believe it.
Nung nakita niya 'yung results, parang itapi siya nang hindi makapaniwala.