Magtaban (en. To sweep aside)

/maɡˈta.ban/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that refers to the removal or clearing of something from a place.

You should sweep aside the onions that are no longer needed on the table.

Magtaban kayo ng sibuyas na hindi na kailangan sa lamesa.

The act of taking action to clean or organize.

Let's sweep aside before the guests arrive.

Magtaban tayo bago dumating ang bisita.

Wikang Tagalog

sweep aside the mess

clean up the mess or organize.

magtaban ng kalat

cover

An action of covering or removing something.

tabon

To wash one's hands or run away from responsibility.

Once he gets mad, he'll just run away from his duties.

Pag nagalit na siya, magtataban na lang siya ng trabaho niya.

To leave or abandon a situation.

He's looking for a way to escape from his problems.

Naghahanap na siya ng paraan para magtaban sa kanyang mga problema.

To wander around aimlessly.

Come on, let's just roam around the town and have fun.

Sama ka, magtaban tayo sa bayan at mag-enjoy.