magkubli
magkublí with stress marks
to hide oneself
From root: kubli
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkubli
nag-kub-LI
hid
Present (Incomplete)
nagkukubli
nag-ku-kub-LI
is hiding
Future (Contemplated)
magkukubli
mag-ku-kub-LI
will hide
Usage Note
Magkubli is the actor-focus mag- form of kubli, used when the person concealing themselves is the grammatical subject. It carries a slightly formal or literary flavor compared to the more everyday magtago, appearing in folk narratives, prayers, and poetry as well as in everyday speech about hiding during games or from danger. The object-focus partner ikubli shifts focus to the thing being hidden.
Examples
" Gusto niyang magkubli sa kuwarto. "
Natural Translation
She wants to hide in the room.
Literal Translation
Want she to-hide in room.
" Gusto niya na magkubli sa likod ng pader. "
Natural Translation
They want to hide themselves behind the wall.
Literal Translation
Want they to hide oneself at back of wall.
" Nang marinig nila ang ingay sa labas, dali-dali silang nagkubli sa ilalim ng mesa hanggang sa tuluyan itong tumahimik. "
Natural Translation
When they heard the noise outside, they quickly hid under the table until it finally fell silent.
Literal Translation
When heard they the noise outside, quickly they hid under of table until that completely it became-quiet.
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