Kakapiraso (en. Fraction)

/ka-ka-pi-ra-so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part or piece from a whole.
He took a fraction of bread for his snack.
Kumuha siya ng kakapiraso ng tinapay para sa kanyang meryenda.
A small or limited amount of something.
He has a tiny fraction of knowledge about science.
May kakapiraso siyang kaalaman tungkol sa agham.
Not the whole; only a portion.
The fraction of information we have is not enough.
Ang kakapiraso ng impormasyon na mayroon tayo ay hindi sapat.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kapiraso' meaning piece or portion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fraction of an idea
A small part of a larger concept.
kakapiraso ng ideya

Related Words

piece
A small part of something.
kapiraso

Slang Meanings

It's like just a small portion or just enough.
There was only a tiny bit of pizza left, so I just took it.
Kakapiraso lang yung natira sa pizza, kaya nakuha ko na.
Lacking or insufficient.
I've been exercising a lot, but the results are still minimal.
Sobra ako nag-ehersisyo, pero kakapiraso pa rin yung mga resulta.
Only a little or very mild flavor.
This new ice cream has just a hint of flavor.
Kakapiraso lang yung lasa ng bagong ice cream na ito.