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    Kakapalan (en. Thickness)

    ka-ka-pa-lan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state or quality of being thick or fat.
    The thickness of the clouds caused heavy rain.
    Ang kakapalan ng ulap ay nagdulot ng malakas na pag-ulan.
    The quantity or depth of something that can be measured in thickness.
    An object with a thickness of 10 centimeters is considered thick.
    Isang bagay na may kakapalan ng 10 sentimetro ay itinuturing na makapal.
    The quality that describes a dense accumulation.
    The thickness of these indicates the fresh material.
    Ang kakapalan ng mga ito ay nagpapahiwatig ng sariwang materyal.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kapal' which means thickness or fatness, with the suffix '-an' indicating a state or condition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thickness of the skin
    The state of thick skin; may refer to style or attitude adopted.
    kakapalan ng balat

    Related Words

    thick
    Denotes having great size or thickness.
    makapal

    Slang Meanings

    Thick-faced
    Wow, Juan is so thick-faced, he still won't admit his mistake!
    Grabe, ang kapal ng mukha ni Juan, ayaw pa ring umamin sa kanyang pagkakamali!
    Shameless
    You know, that person is shameless, still trying to get money even though he didn't work.
    Alam mo, walang hiya yan, pilit pa ring kumukuha ng pera kahit hindi naman siya nagtrabaho.
    Bragging
    Oh no, you're bragging about your new things again, that's really over the top!
    Hala, nagmamalaki ka na naman sa mga bagong gamit mo, kakapalan na 'yan!