Kalapi (en. Small lake)

ka-la-pi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small body of water, usually smaller than a lake.
We had a picnic at the small lake in the middle of the forest.
Nagpiknik kami sa kalapi sa gitna ng kagubatan.
A type of water body found in nature, often associated with the natural environment.
The small lake is home to various types of fish and birds.
Ang kalapi ay tahanan ng iba't ibang uri ng isda at ibon.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'calape', meaning thin or slender.

Common Phrases and Expressions

small lake of spring
A small body of water teeming with life during springtime.
kalapì ng tagsibol

Related Words

lake
A body of water larger than a small lake.
lawa

Slang Meanings

Super fun or great
His performance at the concert was so kalapi!
Ang kalapi ng performance niya sa concert!
Cool or awesome
Your outfit is so kalapi, man!
Ang kalapi ng outfit mo, man!
Good vibe or feeling
Our hang-out really had a kalapi vibe even with a lot of people.
Naka-kalapi talaga ang hang-out natin kahit madami ang tao.
Favorite or most preferred thing
These kinds of eateries are always kalapi for me!
Laging kalapi ang mga ganitong kainan para sa akin!