Paglukob (en. Envelopment)
/paɡˈlukob/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of enveloping or covering something.
The enveloping of clouds around the sun caused a darkened sky.
Ang paglukob ng ulap sa araw ay nagdulot ng madilim na kalangitan.
The presence of effect or influence on a person or thing.
The enveloping fear over him led to his restraint.
Ang paglukob ng takot sa kanya ay nagbigay-daan sa kanyang pagpigil.
Etymology
Translation from the root word 'lukob' meaning to envelop or cover.
Common Phrases and Expressions
envelopment of darkness
The arrival of night or the cover of darkness.
paglukob ng dilim
envelopment of fear
The sudden confrontation of fear or anxiety.
paglukob ng takot
Related Words
cover
A root word meaning to envelop or cover.
lukob
Slang Meanings
suffering or pain caused by a cruel event
I feel like I'm drowning in the engulfment of my problems.
Para akong nalulunod sa paglukob ng aking mga problema.
dark thoughts or anxiety
There's always an engulfment in his mind every morning.
Laging may paglukob sa isip niya tuwing umaga.
feeling of exhaustion or weakness
I borrowed strength from my friends to fight off the engulfment of extreme tiredness.
Nakahiram ako ng lakas mula sa aking mga kaibigan para labanan ang paglukob ng matinding pagod.