Dalupani (en. Delicate)

/da-lu-pa-ni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fabric or design that is soft and delicate.
The delicate fabric is very beautiful and elegant.
Ang dalupani ay masyadong maganda at maselan.
Reflecting a sensitive nature or characteristic.
He has a delicate trait that he is very sensitive.
Siya ay may dalupani na palatandaan na siya ay napaka-sensitibo.
An object that is easy to break or hurt.
The flowers have delicate petals that can be easily damaged.
Ang mga bulaklak ay may dalupani na mga petal na madaling mapinsala.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'dalo' and 'panit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

delicate heart
A heart that is sensitive and easily hurt.
dalupani na puso

Related Words

sensitive
A trait of being sensitive or soft.
maselan

Slang Meanings

A happy and cheeky woman
There goes Anna, the dalupani of the barrio, always up to some mischief.
Ayun, si Anna, ang dalupani ng barrio, lagi na lang may kalokohan.
A woman who is noisy or bothersome
Our neighbor is such a dalupani, always loud in the morning!
Yung kapitbahay naming dalupani, ang ingay lagi sa umaga!
A woman who loves to make people laugh
Of course, Mica, the dalupani of the group - always bringing joy!
Siyempre, si Mica, ang dalupani ng grupo - laging nakakapagpasaya!