Talban (en. To cover)

tal-ban

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of garment used to cover the body.
Wearing a talban protects the head from the sun.
Wearing a talban protects the head from the sun.
Covering or concealing something.
The cover of a hidden person provides security.
Ang talban ng isang nakatagong tao ay nagbibigay ng seguridad.

Etymology

From the root word 'talb', which means to cover or to wrap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

self-covering
Taking care of oneself and valuing oneself.
talban ng sarili

Related Words

talb
The root word of talban meaning to cover or wrap.
talb

Slang Meanings

A person who is hard-headed or does not listen to advice.
Mark is really talban, no matter what you tell him, he still won’t listen.
Si Mark, talban talaga, kahit anong sabihin sa kanya, ayaw pa ring makinig.
A person who is very determined or persistent.
Ana is talban in her dreams, no matter how many times she fails, she still gets back up.
Si Ana, talban sa kanyang mga pangarap, kahit ilang beses siyang mabigo, bumangon pa rin.