Saklay (en. Hide)

/sak'lay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Place in a location so as not to be seen or accessed.
Hide your important documents in a secret place.
Saklay mo ang mga mahahalagang dokumento sa isang lihim na lugar.
Covering or concealing an object or information.
He hid the truth from the people.
Saklay niya ang katotohanan mula sa mga tao.
Finding a way to not be seen or to stay indoors.
He hid at home due to the bad weather.
Saklay siya sa bahay dahil sa masamang panahon.

Etymology

It comes from the word 'sakalawe' meaning 'to cover' or 'to include'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Cover of light
Covering of light or concealing something that gives light.
Saklay ng liwanag

Related Words

hidden item
An item that is hidden or concealed.
katago

Slang Meanings

hide or conceal (to cover)
Just cover your wound so other people won't see it.
Saklay mo na lang yung sugat mo para di makita ng ibang tao.
secret or hidden
I have a hidden plan for the surprise party!
Meron akong saklay na plano para sa surprise party!
covering (for situations)
I used the jacket as a cover during the cold weather.
Ginamit ko ang jacket bilang saklay sa malamig na panahon.