Alapaap (en. Cloud)

a-la-pap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of water in the atmosphere that forms clouds.
The sky is filled with new clouds after the rain.
Ang alapaap ay puno ng mga bagong ulap pagkatapos ng ulan.
The ascent of water from the ground to the atmosphere.
The clouds from the lake brought dew in the morning.
Ang alapaap mula sa lawa ay nagdala ng hamog sa umaga.

Etymology

The term is derived from native Tagalog language roots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

white clouds
clouds that are white in color
puting alapaap

Related Words

cloud
A collection of tiny droplets of water or ice in the atmosphere.
ulap
dew
Dampness or moisture that comes from clouds in the morning.
hamog

Slang Meanings

Cloud 9 (feeling extremely happy or in love)
I'm on Cloud 9 right now because I met you.
Nasa alapaap ako ngayon dahil nakilala kita.
High as a kite (extremely euphoric or carefree)
Whoa, I feel like I'm high as a kite after the concert!
Grabe, parang nasa alapaap ako after ng concert!
Floating (feeling relaxed or not bothered)
Right now, I feel like I'm floating, no problems at all.
Ngayon, parang ako'y nasa alapaap, walang problema.