Mangubli (en. To hide)
/maŋˈɡubli/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of hiding or concealing oneself from others or things.
He hid behind the big tree.
Siya ay nangubli sa likod ng malaking puno.
The effort to not be noticed or caught.
She hid in her room to not be seen by the guests.
Nangubli siya sa kanyang kwarto upang hindi makita ng mga bisita.
The act of hiding an idea or true feelings.
He hid his true feelings while talking.
Nangubli siya sa kanyang tunay na nararamdaman sa pakikipag-usap.
Etymology
root word: gubli
Common Phrases and Expressions
Just hide
Just conceal yourself.
Mangubli ka na lang
Don't hide
Do not conceal yourself.
Huwag mangubli
Related Words
hidden
A term referring to being concealed or out of sight.
gubli
Slang Meanings
to show fear
When he hid behind the door, it seemed like he didn't want to see the teacher.
Nang mangubli siya sa likod ng pinto, parang ayaw na ayaw nitong makita ang guro.
to hide
Just hide in the house, the people might arrive.
Mangubli ka na lang sa bahay, baka dumating ang mga tao.
to avoid
Just hide, there are too many people here.
Mangubli ka na, masyadong maraming tao dito.