talukbong
talukbóng with stress marks
veil; head covering
Usage Note
Talukbong refers to a cloth used to cover the head or face, often associated with mourning, religious ceremonies, or traditional dress. As a verb, it means to cover the head with such a cloth. It carries a solemn or ceremonial connotation in most contexts.
Examples
" Suot niya ang talukbong. "
Natural Translation
She is wearing the veil.
Literal Translation
Worn she the veil.
" Gumamit siya ng talukbong dahil umuulan. "
Natural Translation
He/she used a head covering because it is raining.
Literal Translation
Used he/she of head-covering because raining.
" Tahimik na nakaupo ang matandang babae na may talukbong sa ulo habang nagdarasal sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
The old woman with a veil on her head sat quietly while praying in the church.
Literal Translation
Quietly sitting the old woman that has veil on head while praying in church.
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