Pagtaguan (en. Hide-and-seek)

pagtah-wa-n

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A game where one person hides while others seek.
We play hide-and-seek in the yard every afternoon.
Naglalaro kami ng pagtaguan sa bakuran tuwing hapon.
The process of hiding or avoiding being seen.
Hiding behind a tree is a good tactic.
Ang pagtaguan sa likod ng puno ay isang magandang taktika.
verb
To perform the action of hiding.
He needs to hide himself from the manhunters.
Kailangan niyang pagtaguan ang kanyang sarili mula sa mga manhunters.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Play hide-and-seek
Engage in the game of hiding and seeking.
Maglaro ng pagtaguan

Related Words

hide
The act of being in a place that is not visible.
tago

Slang Meanings

to fight or escape from a problem
Alright, let's just avoid those issues.
Sige, pagtaguan na lang tayo sa mga isyung 'yan.
to hide or leave
You better hide that, or else the boss might get mad.
Pagtaguan mo na 'yan, baka magalit si boss.
to play hide and seek
Come on, let's play hide and seek behind the house!
Tara, magtaguan tayo sa likod ng bahay!