Samangloob (en. Secretive person)

/sɐmaŋˈɡlo.ob/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who hides their intentions or feelings.
His secrecy cannot be deciphered by anyone.
Ang kanyang samangloob ay hindi mabasa ng kahit sino.
A person who is naturally shy or prefers to be alone.
He is a secretive person as he is uncomfortable with intimate conversations.
Siya ay isang samangloob sapagkat hindi siya komportable sa mga matatalik na usapan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

behind the smile
has secrets being kept
nasa likod ng ngiti

Related Words

hidden
Related to being secret or unseen.
tago
mystery
Something that is not easily understood or solved.
misteryo

Slang Meanings

feeling hurt or disappointed
That's why he's angry with me, because he feels hurt by what I did.
Kaya galit siya sa akin, kasi may sama ng loob siya sa ginawa ko.
sulking or pouting
She's just sulking; she's not really angry.
Nagtatampo lang siya, hindi naman siya talagang galit.