Kalapnit (en. Knee)

/kala'pnit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the body located between the thigh and the calf.
My knee hurts after a long walk.
Masakit ang aking kalapnit matapos ang mahabang paglalakad.
A tool or part of furniture used for sitting or standing.
The height of the chair's knee is just right for more comfortable sitting.
Ang kalapnit ng upuan ay nasa tamang taas para sa mas komportableng pag-upo.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

injured the knee
hurt the knee
napilay ang kalapnit

Related Words

calf
The part of the body below the knee.
binti
thigh
The part of the body above the knee.
hita

Slang Meanings

Requires a lot of money or budget
Wow, this project is so kalapnit, we need a huge budget!
Grabe, ang kalapnit ng project na 'to, kailangan natin ng malaking pondo!
So many expenses
With all the things we need to buy, the expenses here are really kalapnit!
Sa dami ng kailangan bilihin, ang kalapnit talaga ng mga gastos dito!
Heavy responsibility
Buying a house? That's kalapnit, a lot of responsibility!
Pagbili ng bahay? Kalapnit 'yan, daming responsibilidad!