Magpakupkop (en. To take in)

/maɡ.pakˈup.kop/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Performing the action of nurturing or providing shelter to a person or animal.

Take in homeless children into your home.

Magpakupkop ka ng mga batang walang matirahan sa iyong tahanan.

To become a caretaker or guardian.

He took in an orphaned kitten.

Siya ay nagmagpakupkop ng isang ulilang kuting.

from the word 'kupkop', which means to nurture or provide shelter.

to take in animals

to care for homeless animals

magpakupkop ng mga hayop

to take in children

to care for parentless children

magpakupkop ng mga bata

to nurture

Providing protection or shelter.

kupkop

care

Nurturing or assisting another person.

alaga

to hide or take shelter in a place to avoid being seen by others.

He hid at his friend's house so the police wouldn't see him.

Nagmagpakupkop siya sa bahay ng kaibigan niya para hindi siya makita ng mga pulis.

to look for shelter or temporary lodging.

Because of the storm, he had to take shelter in the church with other people.

Dahil sa bagyo, kinailangan niyang magpakupkop sa simbahan kasama ang ibang tao.

to carry out a given order to hide or stay away from danger.

He took cover in a cool place while waiting for help.

Nagpakupkop siya sa isang malamig na lugar habang naghihintay ng tulong.