Saklayan (en. Hider)
/sak.la.jan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form that refers to the action of hiding.
He is the one hiding secret information from his friends.
Siyang saklayan ng lihim na impormasyon sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
The act of keeping or disregarding something.
He often hides his fears.
Madalas siyang saklayan ng kanyang mga takot.
The hiding of things or information from others.
He played a hider of truth to his family.
Isang saklayan ng katotohanan ang ginampanan niya sa kanyang pamilya.
Etymology
From the root word 'sabay' meaning 'to hide' or 'to keep away.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
secret keeper
A person who hides information or secrets.
saklayan ng lihim
Related Words
to hide
The act of concealing something.
itago
secret
Information that is kept from others.
sikreto
Slang Meanings
hiding or keeping a secret
I’m just hiding my feelings for him; I can't express them yet.
Saklayan lang ang nararamdaman ko sa kanya, di ko pa siya kayang ipaalam.
avoiding problems
He seems to be hiding from life, always running away from challenges.
Parang saklayan siya sa buhay, laging umaiiwas sa mga hamon.
hiding wealth
You think he’s broke, but he’s just hiding it; he actually has a lot of money.
Akala mo wala siyang yaman, pero saklayan lang, marami pala siyang kayamanan.