Tuklapin (en. To unfold)

tu-klá-pin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Opening something that is folded.
Unfold the white cloth to use it.
Tuklapin mo ang puting tela upang magamit ito.
Unfold something to reveal what is behind it.
Unfold the paper to see what's written on the back.
Tuklapin mo ang papel upang makita ang nakasulat sa likod.
A process of removing the wrapper or cover from something.
Peel the skin of the apple before eating it.
Tuklapin mo ang balat ng mansanas bago ito kainin.

Etymology

derived from the word 'tuklap', meaning 'to rise' or 'intimate turn away'

Common Phrases and Expressions

unfold your mind
Think deeply and with understanding.
tuklapin mo ang iyong isip
unfold the secret
Reveal the hidden information.
tuklapin ang lihim

Related Words

unfold
The root action that describes the process of opening or unfolding.
tuklap

Slang Meanings

Tuklapin refers to a person who is lazy and is always begging from others.
Jojo is such a tuklapin, always asking for loans.
Si Jojo, tuklapin talaga 'yan, lagi na lang siya humihingi ng pautang.
Tuklapin is used for players who are inexperienced in playing games.
Your friend is such a tuklapin because they always die in the game.
Ang kabarkada mo, tuklapin kasi palaging namamatay sa laro.
Tuklapin can describe someone who is unreliable or quick to break promises.
Don't rely on them, they're really a tuklapin when it comes to commitments.
Huwag na lang umasa sa kanya, tuklapin talaga 'yan kapag may usapan.