Magtaguan (en. To hide)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of hiding or not showing oneself.
The children hid behind the tree while they were playing hide and seek.
Nagtago ang mga bata sa likod ng puno habang naglalaro sila ng magtaguan.
The act of playing a game where one hides and the others search.
In the game of hide and seek, one person from the group seeks while the others hide.
Sa larong magtaguan, ang isa sa grupo ang maghahanap habang ang iba ay magtatago.
The process of avoiding exposure or recognition.
Due to fear, she hid so as not to be seen by her friends.
Dahil sa takot, nagtaguan siya upang hindi makita ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's play hide and seek!
An invitation to play hide and seek.
Magtaguan tayo!

Related Words

hiding place
A place or means of hiding.
taguan
game
An activity aimed at entertainment.
laro

Slang Meanings

to hide secretly
It's like we're just hiding behind the trees.
Parang magtaguan lang tayo sa likod ng mga puno.
a game of hiding
Join us for hide and seek later, it'll be fun!
Sama ka sa magtaguan mamaya, masaya yun!
run away
Just hide, don't get caught!
Basta magtaguan tayo, huwag kang papatalo!