potos

potos

English: Translation
wrap

Part of Speech
verb

Definition

To enclose, surround, or cover a person or object by winding cloth, paper, leaves, plastic, or another flexible material around it, usually for protection, carrying, preservation, packaging, or concealment.

Unlike tabon, which simply places something over another object, potos involves enclosing by encircling or wrapping around the object.

Semantic Domain
Physical actions; Packaging

Usage

Potosan mo yo regalo.
“Wrap the gift.”

Potosan tameng yo agin.
“Wrap the child in a blanket.”

Related entries

tabon; tameng; ta’xeb