Kupkupin (en. To shelter)

kup-kup-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of providing protection or shelter.

We should shelter them in times of crisis.

Dapat natin silang kupkupin sa panahon ng kagipitan.

The act of nurturing or supporting a person.

I see that she is being cared for by her parents.

Nakikita ko na kupkupin siya ng kanyang mga magulang.

The act of supporting or providing help to someone in need.

The community decided to take in the orphaned children.

Ang komunidad ay nagpasya na kupkupin ang mga batang ulila.

Derived from the Tagalog root word 'kupkop' which means to shelter or take under one's wing.

shelter the children

provide safe haven and care for children

kupkupin ang mga bata

shelter those in need

offer help to those who are in need

kupkupin ang mas nangangailangan

shelter

A verb meaning to provide protection or shelter.

kupkop

care

Noun referring to the care or attention given to a person or thing.

alaga

To take in someone or something to get a better or more appealing thing.

Oh, you're amazing! It's like I'm the one you're going to take under your wing for this project.

Ay, ang galing mo! Parang ako na yung kupkupin mo sa project na ito.

To take food or drinks from someone else.

Can I grab some of your snacks? I ran out of mine.

Puwede ba akong kupkupin ng snacks mo? Naubos na kasi sa akin.

To sponsor or support someone.

Need help? I'll take you under my wing for your studies!

Kailangan mo ng tulong? Kupkupin kita sa studies mo!