Takpan (en. Cover)

/ˈtakpan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An object used to cover or close something.

We need to put the cover on the food to prevent it from spoiling.

Kailangan nating ilagay ang takpan sa pagkain para hindi ito masira.

It can refer to the lid of a container.

The milk is gone, and we need a new cover for the container.

Naubos ang gatas at kailangan na natin ng bagong takpan para sa lalagyan.

verb

The action of covering or sealing something.

The parents will cover the child's eyes before revealing the surprise.

Ang mga magulang ay takpan ang mga mata ng bata bago ipakita ang sorpresa.

from the word 'takip', meaning something that covers or holds

cover the head

Put a cover on the head or use it as protection.

takpan ang ulo

lid

An object used to close or protect the contents of a container.

takip

cover

A type of cover that allows for hiding something.

kubli

covering food or other things

Cover the soup, it will dry out.

Takpan mo nga yung soup, matutuyo yan.

creating a barrier or protection

Cover the mess so others won't see it.

Takpan mo yung gulo para hindi makita ng iba.

to bring a cover or something to cover

I don't have a cover for the food, so I just used plastic.

Wala akong takpan para sa food, kaya nag-plastic na lang ako.