Kapak (en. Cleaver)

/ka-pak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of large knife used for cutting meat.
Maria used the cleaver to cut the large piece of beef.
Ginamit ni Maria ang kapak upang hatiin ang malaking piraso ng baka.
An object that allows for deeper cuts or peeling.
A cleaver is needed to properly chop the vegetables.
Kailangan ng kapak upang maayos na mabuhusan ang mga gulay.
The process of using a cleaver in cutting.
The cleaver is essential in the process of cooking meat.
Ang kapak ay mahalaga sa proseso ng pagluluto ng karne.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'pak' meaning to force or to cut.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to use a cleaver
the use of a cleaver in a task.
gumamit ng kapak

Related Words

chopper
A type of cutting tool that is smaller than a cleaver.
pamunit
meat
The piece of food that is usually cut using a cleaver.
karne

Slang Meanings

anger or annoyance
You're so kapak again, you're really angry.
Kapak ka na naman, sobrang init ng ulo mo.
really cool
You're amazing, you're so kapak!
Ang galing mo, kapak ka!
rude or disrespectful
Wow, you're so kapak towards them!
Grabe, ang kapak mo sa kanya!