Kalupi (en. Mold)

/kaˈlupi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to give shape to an artistic creation or food.
He used the mold to shape his cake into a circular form.
Ginamit niya ang kalupi upang gawing pabilog ang kanyang cake.
A form that can be filled with material.
The mold for this product is made from silicone.
Ang kalupi ng produktong ito ay ginawa mula sa silicone.
The process of creating a copy based on an original shape.
The mold is used in mixing materials in the factory.
Ang kalupi ay ginagamit sa paghahalo ng mga materyales sa pabrika.

Etymology

Root word derived from 'lupi', which means shape or form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mold the creation
Use a mold to form a creation.
kalupin ang likha

Related Words

molding workshop
A place where molds are made.
hulmahan
molded shape
The specific form or shape given by the mold.
anyong kalupi

Slang Meanings

mold or shape
I made a mold for my new project.
Gumawa ako ng kalupi para sa bagong project ko.
character or behavior
This person's character is not good.
Ang kalupi ng taong ito ay hindi maganda.