Magsombra (en. To shade)

/mag-som-bra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To create a shadow or shade from light.

I need to shade under the tree to avoid the intense sunlight.

Kailangan kong magsombra sa ilalim ng puno upang makaiwas sa matinding sikat ng araw.

To provide protection against heat or light.

People are shading themselves at the parapets while walking in the park.

Ang mga tao ay nagmagsombra sa mga parapet habang naglalakad sa park.

To form a secret or hide behind others.

He shaded himself behind his friends to avoid the attention.

Siya ay nagmagsombra sa kanyang mga kaibigan upang makaiwas sa atensyon.

from the root 'sombra' meaning shadow or shade in Spanish.

to shade under a tree

to hide or rest in the shade of a tree.

magsombra sa ilalim ng puno

to shade oneself

to become inconspicuous or hard to see.

magsombra ng sarili

shadow

The shaped form created from light with no direct light captured.

anino

shade

An area or part that is not touched by the sun.

lilim

To act as a lookout or guard in the area.

Alright, keep watch here while we wait for our friend.

Sige, magsombra ka dito habang naghihintay tayo sa kaibigan natin.

To make up excuses to avoid work or responsibilities.

It seems he really doesn't want to work, it's like he's just making excuses to avoid his boss.

Parang ayaw na talagang magtrabaho, parang nagmagsombra na lang siya sa boss niya.

To remain quiet or not interfere in a situation.

Just stay here, keep quiet, and don't interfere in the conversation.

Dito ka lang, magsombra lang at huwag makialam sa usapan.