Kaluban (en. Cover)

ka-lu-ban

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of cover used to protect items.
He placed the cover on his table to protect the books.
Inilagay niya ang kaluban sa ibabaw ng kanyang mesa upang protektahan ang mga libro.
The cover or front of an item that serves as protection.
The cover of the item is a very important part to keep it in good condition.
Ang kaluban ng gamit ay napakaimportanteng bahagi upang mapanatiling maayos ito.
Material used for covering or protection.
This cover is made of lightweight and durable plastic.
Ang kaluban na ito ay gawa sa plastik na magaan at matibay.

Etymology

From the word 'kalub,' which means a floor or base where items are placed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

book cover
the cover of a book or its pages.
kaluban ng libro
leftover food cover
a cover used for leftover food from dinner.
kaluban ng pagkaing natira

Related Words

cover
General term for anything used to cover other things.
takip
wrapping
A material that provides protection for items inside it.
balot

Slang Meanings

Hair that's sticking out or standing up.
Your hair looks like a kaluban again, so cool!
Parang kaluban na naman ang buhok mo, napaka-cool!
Messy or disorganized.
Your house is kaluban, you need to clean it up.
Ang kaluban ng bahay mo, kailangan mo nang linisin.