From root: tago
Usage Note
Patago describes an action done in a stealthy or secretive manner. For example, doing something behind someone's back.
Examples
" Umalis siya nang patago. "
Natural Translation
He left secretly.
Literal Translation
Left he in-a-manner secretly.
" Kumain siya nang patago. "
Natural Translation
He/She ate secretly.
Literal Translation
Ate he/she in-a-manner secretly.
" Nagkikita sila nang patago tuwing gabi dahil ayaw nilang malaman ng kanilang mga magulang ang totoo. "
Natural Translation
They meet secretly every night because they don't want their parents to find out the truth.
Literal Translation
Meet they secretly every night because not-want they be-known by their parents the truth.
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