kubkob
kubkób with stress marks
surrounded; kind of net
Usage Note
Kubkob describes a state of being encircled or hemmed in, whether by enemies, crowds, or obstacles, and carries a strong sense of inescapability. As a noun it can also refer to a type of net used in fishing or trapping, making it a word with both military and traditional rural associations.
Examples
" Kubkob na ang lugar. "
Natural Translation
The area is already surrounded.
Literal Translation
Surrounded already the place.
" Kubkob na ng pulis ang bahay ng suspek. "
Natural Translation
The police have already surrounded the suspect's house.
Literal Translation
Surrounded already by-the police the house of-the suspect.
" Nang makita ng mga sundalo na kubkob na sila ng kalaban, wala na silang ibang magawa kundi sumuko. "
Natural Translation
When the soldiers saw that they were already surrounded by the enemy, they had no choice but to surrender.
Literal Translation
When saw by-the soldiers that surrounded already they by-the enemy, none already they other can-do but surrender.
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