Magtakip (en. To cover)
/maɡ.ta.kip/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of covering or wrapping something.
Cover the couch with a blanket to keep it clean.
Magtakip ka ng kumot sa sofa upang mapanatiling malinis ito.
To place a cover on something such as food or drink.
You need to cover the food before putting it in the refrigerator.
Kailangan mong magtakip ng mga pagkain bago ilagay sa refrigerator.
To cover an area or object to obscure it or hide it.
Cover unnecessary items to tidy up the area.
Magtakip ng hindi kinakailangang mga gamit upang maging maayos ang paligid.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'takip' meaning cover or decoration.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to cover the eyes
Covering someone else's eyes in a situation.
magtakip ng mata
to cover wounds
Covering wounds using bandages or other materials.
magtakip ng mga sugat
Related Words
cover
An item used to wrap or cover something.
takip
fur
The covering of some animals that provides protection.
balahibo
Slang Meanings
pretend or hide
It's like he's just hiding, that's why we can't see him.
Parang magtakip lang siya kaya hindi natin siya nakikita.
to hide or avoid responsibility
They fell in love, then suddenly he just vanished from the expenses.
Nagmahalan na, bigla na lang siyang nagtakip sa mga gastusin.
to rummage or investigate thoroughly
Next time, don't hide it so we can find out the truth.
Sa susunod, huwag kang magtakip para malaman natin ang totoo.