Tampa (en. Cover)

/ˈtampa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A part or item used to cover an object or space.

We used a cover to shield the food from dust.

Gumamit kami ng tampa upang takpan ang pagkain mula sa alikabok.

A type of cover or decoration that can be placed on top of an item.

The table cover is made of beautiful fabric.

Ang tampa ng mesa ay gawa sa magandang tela.

Closing or covering an object to protect it.

Proper and adequate cover is needed to maintain the cleanliness of the items.

Kailangan ang tama at maayos na tampa upang mapanatili ang kalinisan ng mga gamit.

Nanggaling sa salitang Tagalog na 'tampa' na nangangahulugang pagtatakip o pagsasara.

cover for clothes

A cover used for clothes such as a cloak or bedsheet.

tampa ng damit

food cover

A cover placed to protect food from insects or dirt.

tampa ng pagkain

cover

An item used to coat or protect another object.

takip

defensive cover

A general term for any type of thing that serves the purpose of covering.

pantakip

Wanting to leave or escape

I really want to 'tampa' from this party, it's so boring!

Parang gusto ko na talagang tumampa sa party na 'to, ang boring!

Not showing up or leaving quietly

He doesn't want to talk anymore so he just 'tampa' out.

Ayaw na niyang makipag-usap kaya nag-tampa na lang siya.

Avoiding or hiding

He 'tampa' because he doesn't want to see Ella.

Nag-tampa na siya kasi ayaw niyang makita si Ella.