Matabunan (en. To be covered)

/ma-ta-bu-nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning covered or filled with a lid.

The sand can be found to be covered under the water.

Ang buhangin ay maaaring matagpuan na matatabunan sa ilalim ng tubig.

Expresses the act of covering or closing something.

Trash needs to be covered to avoid smell.

Kailangang matabunan ang mga basura upang maiwasan ang amoy.

Often described in the context of being hidden or sealed.

Memories can be hidden and covered in your mind.

Ang mga alaala ay maaaring mataguan at matatabunan sa iyong isip.

derived from the word 'tabon' meaning 'to hide' or 'to cover'

covered by earth

hidden without knowledge or forgotten by time

matabunan ng lupa

cover

Means to hide or cover, which inspired the use of 'matabunan'.

tabon

to hide

You should hide behind the stuff while they're fighting.

Matabunan ka muna sa likod ng gamit habang nag-aaway sila.

to be stepped on

You might be found by other people if you're stepped on in the grass.

Baka matagpuan ka ng ibang tao kung matabunan ka sa damuhan.

to cover up

These secrets should be covered up so no one finds out.

Dapat matabunan ang mga sikretong ito para walang makaalam.