kubli
kublí with stress marks
hidden; to hide
Usage Note
Kubli describes something concealed or out of sight, in both literal contexts and figurative ones such as hidden feelings or intentions. Magkubli means to hide oneself, while ikubli or itago is used when hiding something on behalf of another person.
Examples
" Kubli ang bata sa likod ng pinto. "
Natural Translation
The child is hidden behind the door.
Literal Translation
Hidden the child behind-the door.
" Kubli ang kanyang kalungkutan sa likod ng ngiti. "
Natural Translation
His/Her sadness was hidden behind a smile.
Literal Translation
Hidden the his/her sadness behind-the smile.
" Nagkubli muna kami sa likod ng puno hanggang sa lumipas ang malakas na ulan at humupa ang hangin. "
Natural Translation
We hid behind the tree for a while until the heavy rain passed and the wind died down.
Literal Translation
Hid first we behind the tree until passed the strong rain and subsided the wind.
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