Maiakma (en. To be appropriate)

/ma.jak.ma/

Synonyms

To cover or hide things that others shouldn't see.

He didn't want to hide his gift because others might get jealous.

Ayaw niyang maiakma ang kanyang pasalubong dahil baka mainggit ang iba.

To pretend or to act as if there's another purpose.

Sometimes he pretends to carry his bag to make it seem like he has something important.

Minsan naiakma niya ang kanyang dalang bag para akalaing may importante siyang dala.

To be a mysterious person.

She caught her eye on John because he seemed to be hiding something.

Nahulog ang tingin niya kay John kasi mukhang naiakma siya.