Magkulob (en. To smother)

maɡ.ku.lob

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of covering or suffocating air from the outside.

You should smother the vegetables so they don't lose their freshness.

Magkulob ka ng mga gulay upang hindi mawala ang kanilang sariwa.

Pretending or adding hardship to a situation.

He smothered his emotions for fear of judgment.

Magkulob ang kanyang mga emosyon sa takot na maalad.

The word 'kulob' originates from the Tagalog word 'kulob' meaning to close or cover.

to gather clouds

The gathering of clouds that brings rain.

magkulob ng ulap

cloaked

This term refers to the state of being covered or closed.

kulob

Be true or don't hide your feelings.

Why are you holding back your feelings? Just say what's true!

Bakit parang magkulob ka sa nararamdaman mo? Sabihin mo na kasi kung ano yung totoo!

Don't be overly emotional or dramatic.

Enough with your dramatics, just chill!

Tama na 'yang magkulob mo, chill ka lang!

Obsession or too much focus on something.

He's so obsessed with the game that you can never talk to him.

Nagkulob na siya sa laro, kahit kailan ay di mo na siya makausap.