Garapal (en. Blatant)

/ga-ra-pal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to something that is too obvious or blatant, often with a negative connotation.

His blatant actions caused resentment among everyone.

Ang kanyang garapal na pagkilos ay nagdulot ng sama ng loob sa lahat.

Demonstrates shamelessness or audacity in an action.

The shameless theft in the store was noticed by the people.

Ang garapal na pagnanakaw sa tindahan ay napansin ng mga tao.

Means lack of respect for rules or norms.

His blatant statements were not accepted by his colleagues.

Ang kanyang garapal na mga pahayag ay hindi tinanggap ng kanyang mga kasamahan.

blatant lie

An obvious and shameless lie boldly stated.

garapal na kasinungalingan

blatant behavior

Lack of good manners or evident bad behavior.

garapal na asal

shameless

Refers to lack of respect or shame in actions.

walang hiya

too obvious

Expressed as evident or clear without hesitation.

masyadong tahasan

shameless, extremely blatantly rude

Wow, Juan is so garapal! He has no respect for his teacher.

Grabe, ang garapal ni Juan! Walang respeto sa guro niya.

too thick-skinned

What he did was really garapal! It's like he has no shame.

Yung ginawa niyang iyon, ang garapal talaga! Parang hindi siya nahihiya.

very direct, without beating around the bush

That's why he's garapal, because he immediately says what he thinks.

Kaya siya garapal, kasi sinasabi agad kung anong naiisip niya.