Magtapa (en. To cover)

mag-ta-pa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of covering or placing a cover on something.

Cover the pan after cooking the meat.

Magtapa ka sa kawali pagkatapos lutuin ang karne.

To act in a manner that creates a cover or is covered.

Sometimes we cover fruits with water before placing them in the refrigerator.

Minsan magtapa tayo ng tubig sa mga prutas bago ilagay sa refrigerator.

The act of covering from heat or dust.

Let's cover the books in muddy places.

Magtapa tayo ng mga libro sa mga putik na lugar.

The word 'tapa' derives from the Spanish word 'tapa' meaning 'cover'.

cover the food

Cover the food to keep it fresh.

magtapa ng pagkain

suspend a project

To halt or conceal a project.

magtapa ng proyekto

cover

An object used as a cover or wrapper.

tapa

lid

A piece of cloth or other material that covers.

takip

Pretending to be more important than one's true status.

So many people are magtapa at school, feeling famous even though they're not.

Ang daming nagtatapa sa school, feeling sikat kahit hindi naman.

Lying or not telling the truth about oneself.

Don't magtapa, just tell what really happened.

Huwag kang magtapa, sabihin mo na lang ang totoong nangyari.