Magtaklis (en. To cover)
/magtaklis/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something to hide or cover something else.
I need to cover the items so the guests won't see.
Kailangan kong magtaklis ng mga gamit upang hindi makita ng mga bisita.
To wear something that provides protection or cover.
Put on a jacket because the weather is cold.
Magtaklis ka ng jacket dahil malamig ang panahon.
Etymology
But not certain
Common Phrases and Expressions
to cover the light
To block or reduce the light.
magtaklis ng liwanag
Related Words
cover
An item used to cover something.
takip
twilight
The time when the sun sets and it becomes dark.
takip-silim
Slang Meanings
to lie
Don't magtaklis to me, tell me the truth.
Huwag kang magtaklis sa akin, sabihin mo ang totoo.
to deceive
He won't get away with it, his magtaklis is too obvious.
Di na siya makakatakas, sobrang halata na ang magtaklis niya.
to hide the truth
Why do you have to magtaklis? The truth is there's nothing wrong.
Bakit kailangan mong magtaklis? Ang totoo ay wala namang masama.