Magtaklob (en. To cover)

/makˈtak.lob/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

In general meaning, it refers to the act of closing or covering something.

Let's cover the items before it rains.

Magtaklob tayo ng mga gamit bago umulan.

To cover as an action of enveloping a region or place.

Thick clouds cover the mountains.

Magtaklob ng makapal na ulap ang mga bundok.

Using a cover to protect something.

Cover the floor so it won't get dirty.

Magtaklob ka ng sahig upang hindi ito madumihan.

From the root words 'mang' (to do) and 'taklob' (cover).

to cover with a lid or cover

to place a cover over something

magtaklob ng takip

cover

An item used to cover other items.

taklob

lid

A piece of material used to cover or protect.

takip

To pretend to not know anything

If you're still going to ask, just act dumb, so you won't have a hard time.

Kung magtatanong ka pa rin, magtaklob ka na lang, para di ka mahirapan.

To hide or leave without showing up

I saw him at the mall, but he bailed when I approached.

Nakita ko siya sa mall, pero nagtaklob na siya nung lumapit ako.

To avoid facing responsibilities

He's afraid to face the problem, so he just avoided it.

Takot siyang harapin ang problema, kaya nagtaklob na lang siya.