Talukbong (en. Cover)

ta-luk-bong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to cover or protect something.
The cover of the sofa is very pleasant and beautiful.
Ang talukbong ng sopa ay napaka-maaliwalas at maganda.
A piece of cloth or material that covers something.
I need to clean the cover of my chair.
Kailangan kong linisin ang talukbong ng aking upuan.
Wrapping used to keep an object intact.
The cover is important in preventing dirt on food.
Mahalaga ang talukbong sa pag-iwas sa dumi sa pagkain.

Etymology

Latin: 'talu' (referring to cover or wrapping) + 'bong' (along with tools that cover an object)

Common Phrases and Expressions

book cover
the cover of a book
talukbong ng libro
cover the food
to cover food to keep it fresh
magtalukbong ng pagkain

Related Words

cover
An object that expands and is used to cover objects.
taklob
wrapping
A material surrounding an object.
balot

Slang Meanings

Mouth
Be quiet, mouth!
Tumahimik ka naman, talukbong!
Chit-chat
That was so fun, our chit-chat earlier!
Ang saya naman ng talukbongan natin kanina!
Fight
Alright, let's fight!
Sige, talukbong tayo sa labanan!