Makublihan (en. To be hidden)

ma-ku-bli-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To reach a state or place where something is not visible.
We need to hide him before the enemies arrive.
Kailangan natin siyang makublihan bago dumating ang mga kaaway.
To cause or bring about hiding.
The trees serve as hiding places for the animals in the forest.
Ang mga puno ay makublihan ng mga hayop sa gubat.
To find a place or suitable part to hide.
We should find a place to hide in times of danger.
Dapat tayong makahanap ng makublihan sa oras ng panganib.

Etymology

Filipino gathering.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hide in the dark
to hide or conceal in a dark place
makublihan sa dilim

Related Words

hide
Hiding or concealment.
kubli
secret
Information that should not be known by everyone.
sikreto

Slang Meanings

hidden from others, not visible
That's serious, this needs to be hidden from our boss.
Seryoso yun, kailangan ito makublihan sa boss natin.
concealed, no one will know
He doesn't want to share his secret, so he made sure to keep it hidden.
Ayaw niyang ipaalam ang sikreto niya, kaya sinigurado niyang makublihan ito.
avoid attention
I need to hide from the gossipers.
Kailangan kong makublihan mula sa mga tsismoso.