Saklutin (en. To cover)

sak-lu-tin

Meaning & Definition

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verb
The offering or presenting of something that can be substituted or placed.
Maria thought to pack her clothes in the suitcase.
Inisip ni Maria na saklutin ang kanyang mga damit sa maleta.
The act of covering or enclosing something.
Cover the books with plastic so they won't get damp.
Saklutin mo ang mga libro ng plastic upang hindi mangalawang.

Etymology

From the word 'sakal' meaning 'alternate' or 'to take'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

highlight the statements
Emphasize important or needed information.
saklutin ang mga pahayag

Related Words

sakal
A term related to the process of enclosing or offering.
sakal

Slang Meanings

reverse or backward style
Use a sly approach to that question, there's nothing correct there.
Saklutin mo naman yang tanong, wala namang tama jan.
acting cute or hiding true feelings
Just be sly with her, she looks like she's struggling but is still happy.
Saklutin mo lang siya, mukhang nahihirapan siya pero masaya parin.
not honest or has a trick involved
Your approach to that project was sly, that obviously has some missing parts.
Saklutin mo yung ginawa mo sa project, halatang kulang yan.