Kapaw (en. Scalp)

ka'paw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Part of the skin covering the skull of a person.

He got a wound on his scalp due to an accident.

Nakatanggap siya ng sugat sa kanyang kapaw dahil sa aksidente.

Belongs to native Filipino words, possibly related to local establishments.

passed through the scalp

succeeded despite obstacles.

nakalusot sa kapaw

skin

The outer layer of the body that covers its parts.

balat

skull

The bone that encases the human brain.

bungo

Pitiful, feeling down

He's leaving but still looks sad; he looks so pitiful.

Paalis na siya pero nakasimangot pa rin, ang kapaw niya.

Worthless, shallow

You know, I've told you several times, that's just worthless.

Alam mo, ilang beses ko nang sinabi sa'yo, kapaw lang yun.

Pretentious, acting poor

He's not really poor; he just acts pitiful when there are other people around.

Hindi siya mahirap, kapaw lang siya kapag may ibang tao.