Salakuban (en. To cover)

/salaˈkuban/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of object used to cover another object.
The cover was placed on the table to protect the food.
Ang salakuban ay inilagay sa mesa upang protektahan ang pagkain.
verb
To perform the action of covering or wrapping.
Cover the food before taking it out.
Salakuban mo ang pagkain bago ito ilabas.

Etymology

Root word: salakub (composed of 'salop' + 'kub') meaning to cover or wrap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cover of the waves
the covering of water from the waves
salakuban ng mga alon

Related Words

cover
An object that provides protection or cover.
takip
wrap
A package or covering for food.
balut

Slang Meanings

predator; exploitative
Don't be naive with a salakuban, you'll just end up with problems.
Ayaw magpakatanga sa salakuban, kasi siguradong ang mamomroblema ka lang.
deceiver; scammer
Your contact might be a salakuban, just avoid them.
Baka salakuban ang kausap mo, iwasan mo na lang siya.