Tangkabin (en. To cover)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action that covers or wraps.
Cover the clothes before placing them in the drawer.
Tangkabin mo ang mga damit bago ilagay sa drawer.
To provide protection from any damage or danger.
Cover the food to prevent spoilage.
Tangkabin ang pagkain upang hindi maglamog.
To cover something so that it cannot be seen.
Cover the damaged parts of the table with a cloth.
Tangkabin ang mga sira na bahagi ng mesa gamit ang tela.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cover the light
to turn off the light or cover it
tangkabin ang ilaw

Related Words

cover
An item used to cover or protect.
takip
wrap
A piece of material used to cover an item.
bala

Slang Meanings

crowding or jamming together
Let's cram into this bus, there's so many people here!
Tangkabin natin 'tong bus, ang daming tao dito!
to stay strong in the situation
No matter what happens, just stay strong!
Kahit anong mangyari, tangkabin mo lang!
to take a chance or venture out
Just take the plunge, something good might happen.
Tangkabin lang ang dating, baka may magandang mangyari.