Taklip (en. Cover)

/ˈtak.lip/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item that provides protection or covers something.
The food cover protected it from dust.
Ang taklip ng pagkain ay nagbigay proteksyon mula sa alikabok.
The act of covering or concealing an exposed item.
The clothing cover concealed her body.
Ang taklip ng damit ay nagtakip sa kanyang katawan.

Etymology

From the word 'takip' meaning 'cover' or 'lid'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

light cover
A device used to cover light.
taklip ng ilaw

Related Words

covering
An item used to cover or conceal other items.
takipan

Slang Meanings

to close or hide something
Just tuck the book away in the drawer.
Taklipan mo na lang yung libro sa drawer.
to ignore
Just brush off the problem, it's not that important.
Taklip mo na lang yung problema, hindi naman ito mahalaga.
to be quiet or not make noise
Be quiet, the baby is sleeping.
Taklip ka na, natutulog na yung bata.