Magbahog (en. To cover)

/maɡˈbɑ.hɔɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to cover or to place something on top of another.
Cover the seeds with soil for them to grow quickly.
Magbahog ka ng lupa sa mga buto upang mabilis itong tumubo.
To cover a part to protect it.
Let's cover the animal's wound with ice to prevent infection.
Magbahog tayo ng yelo sa sugat ng hayop para di mag-infected.
An action of placing something over a section.
Place a thick cloth on the table before we cook.
Magbahog ng makapal na tela sa mesa bago tayo magluto.

Etymology

Originated from the root word 'bahog' meaning to place or cover with material.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cover soil
To place soil over seeds or seedlings.
magbahog ng lupa
to cover with a bandage
To place a bandage over a wound.
magbahog ng bendahe

Related Words

bahog
The root word meaning to cover or place.
bahog
takip
An object that covers another object.
takip

Slang Meanings

to sulk or be sad
Wow, he’s sulking again because he didn’t pass the project!
Aba, nagbahog na naman siya kasi hindi siya nakapag-pass ng project!
to be emo or sad at times
He just passed the exam, but he’s still sulking in the corner.
Kakapasa lang niya sa exam, pero nagbahog pa rin siya sa sulok.