Tupiin (en. To wrap)

too-peen

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A verb referring to the act of covering or wrapping something.
Wrap the gift before you give it.
Tupiin mo ang regalo bago mo ito ibigay.
The process of encircling one object with another.
He used the cloth to wrap the clothes.
Ginamit niya ang tela upang tupiin ang mga damit.
verb
Expresses the action of fulfilling or covering.
Wrap your books and place them on the shelf.
Tupiin ang iyong mga libro at ilagay sa shelf.

Etymology

Tagalog term referring to the act of covering or wrapping.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wrap the gift
Covering or wrapping a gift with paper or cloth.
tupiin ang regalo

Related Words

wrapper
An object used to wrap other objects.
balot
cover
An object used to cover something.
takip

Slang Meanings

Be true, be honest
He said, 'Just be real about that, don't mess around!'
Sabi niya, 'Tupiin mo na yan, huwag nang magloko!'
Be honest with yourself
You really need to be true to yourself if you want to succeed.
Kailangan mo talagang tupiin ang sarili mo kung gusto mong magtagumpay.