From root: tago
Usage Note
Taguan is the traditional Filipino name for the game of hide-and-seek. It can also refer to a physical hiding place.
Examples
" Maglaro tayo ng taguan. "
Natural Translation
Let's play hide-and-seek.
Literal Translation
Play we of hide-and-seek.
" Gusto ng mga bata ang maglaro ng taguan. "
Natural Translation
The kids like to play hide-and-seek.
Literal Translation
Like of the children to play of hide-and-seek.
" Tuwing umaga noong bata pa kami, naglalaro kami ng taguan sa kapitbahay hanggang sa tinatawag na kami para kumain. "
Natural Translation
Every morning when we were still kids, we played hide-and-seek at the neighbor's until we were called to eat.
Literal Translation
Every morning when child still we, playing we of hide-and-seek at neighbor until being-called already we to eat.
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