Pagtakpan (en. To cover)

/pagtakpan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform the action of covering or concealing.

We must cover this so that others cannot see it.

Dapat natin itong pagtakpan upang hindi makita ng iba.

To provide protection or conceal something.

Cover up the mistakes in the report.

Pagtakpan mo ang mga pagkakamali sa ulat.

To hide or close something so it cannot be seen.

Her secrets should be covered up.

Ang kanyang mga lihim ay dapat pagtakpan.

The word 'takpan' is derived from the root 'takip' which means 'to cover' or 'to conceal'.

cover the truth

Hide or conceal the true condition.

pagtakpan ang katotohanan

cover the smell

Conceal the unpleasant odor.

pagtakpan ang baho

cover

An item used to cover something else.

takip

covering

The process of covering or concealing something.

pagtatakip

hide

Just cover it up so no one finds out.

Pagtakpan mo na lang 'yan para walang makaalam.

cover it up

Just cover it so other people won't notice.

Takpan mo na lang siya para di mapansin ng ibang tao.

to pretend

Sometimes we need to pretend and cover things up.

Minsan kailangan natin magpanggap at pagtakpan ang mga bagay-bagay.

wrap it up

Wrap it with cloth so it won't be seen.

Balutin mo 'yan ng damit para di makita.