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    Kakulay (en. Color)

    /kaˈku.lay/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A characteristic of an object that indicates its color.
    The color of her dress is green.
    Ang kakulay ng kanyang damit ay berde.
    Reflection of the colors that form an object.
    The color of the flower adds vibrance to the garden.
    Ang kakulay ng bulaklak ay nagbibigay ng sigla sa hardin.
    Analysis or categorization of color in pictures or art.
    The color of the artwork is very vibrant and appealing.
    Ang kakulay ng likhang-sining ay napaka-makulay at kaakit-akit.

    Etymology

    Origin: derived from the word 'kulay' with the prefix 'ka-' meaning 'having color'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    skin color
    Refers to the natural color of a person's skin.
    kulay ng balat
    deep shade
    Refers to darker or brighter parts of a color.
    malalim na kakulay

    Related Words

    color
    The main word from which 'kakulay' is derived.
    kulay
    coloring
    A term that denotes the presence of different colors.
    kakulayan

    Slang Meanings

    Colorful buddy
    Dude, your energy is through the roof, you're so colorful again!
    Pare, ang taas ng energy mo, ka-color ka na naman!
    Colors of life
    Don't take things too seriously, just let the colors of life be!
    Huwag kang masyadong seryoso, hayaan mo lang ang mga kakulay ng buhay!
    Colorful face
    You look so happy, your face is like a canvas of colors!
    Ang saya saya mo, mukhang kakulay sa mukha ka!