Tutupan (en. Cover)

/tu.tu.pan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to cover something.
He placed a cover on the submission of his paper.
Naglagay siya ng tutupan sa pagsusumite ng kanyang papel.
A lid used for containers.
A cover is needed for the food can to keep it fresh.
Kailangan ng tutupan ang lata ng pagkain upang mapanatili itong sariwa.
A type of protection or covering.
The cover of the book is damaged so it needs to be replaced.
Ang tutupan ng libro ay nasira kaya't kailangan itong palitan.

Etymology

Root word: 'tutup' + 'an'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to put on a cover
Apply a lid to something.
magtakip ng tutupan

Related Words

lid
An object used to cover.
takip
seal
A term related to containers.
saran

Slang Meanings

shield or cover
I might hide under the cover when it rains.
Baka magtago ako sa tutupan kapag umulan.
anything that blocks
There's no cover anymore, so my notebook is blank.
Wala nang tutupan, kaya blangko na ang notebook ko.
to hide or disguise
We hide our problems in life.
Nag-tutupan kami ng mga problema sa buhay.