ta’xeb
Phonetic
[t̪̆a̋̆˧˥ʔ̚ʁːːʊ̈˧˥b̚]
Sense 1
English: Translation
cover; concealment; conceal
English: Definition
Any material, object, or substance intentionally used to conceal, hide, or obscure a person, object, or place from view.
Part of Speech
noun
Example Sentence
Tameng yo inosar a pangta’xeb.
English: Example Sentence
The blanket was used as the covering.
Sense 2
English: Translation
conceal; cover; obscure
English: Definition
To deliberately cover or hide something from view by placing a material or object over or around it; by extension, to obstruct visibility.
Part of Speech
verb
Example Sentence
Tameng yo inosar a pangta’xeb.
English: Example Sentence
The cover used was a blanket.
Notes
ta’xeb /t̪̆a̋̆˧˥ʔ̚ʁːːʊ̈˧˥b̚/ (n.) Boie’nen
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Sense 2 (verb)
Translation
Definition
Usage
Tina’xeban tameng yo bangkay.
“The cadaver was covered with a blanket.”
Nata’xeban yo po-on nyo kaoy nyo mai’beg a mangabaxagen.
“The tree trunk became covered by dense vines.”
Semantic Note
Unlike tabon, which emphasizes covering or burying generally, ta’xeb profiles concealment or obstruction of visibility.
Related entries
tabon; tameng