Kapayatan (en. Thinness)

/ka-pa-ya-tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The character of being thin or not fat.
His thinness is due to lack of nutrition.
Ang kanyang kapayatan ay sanhi ng kakulangan sa nutrisyon.
State of having little substance or weight.
The thinness of the glass is a problem in manufacturing the product.
Ang kapayatan ng salamin ay isang problema sa paggawa ng produkto.

Etymology

from the root word 'payat'

Common Phrases and Expressions

thinness is not a flaw
Being thin should not be considered a defect.
ang kapayatan ay hindi kapintasan

Related Words

thin
This refers to a person or thing with little substance.
payat
thin
Refers to an object that has small thickness or size.
manipis

Slang Meanings

very skinny or extremely thin
Our friend is so skinny, he looks like a sword you’d see in an anime!
Ang kapayatan ng tropa namin, parang espadang makikita mo sa anime!
lacking in weight
Dude, what happened? You’re so thin, it looks like you haven't eaten in a week!
Dude, anong nangyari? Ang kapayatan mo, parang hindi ka kumain ng isang linggo!
not getting enough nutrition
Isn't your thinness because you’re not eating properly?
Di ba, kapayatan mo kasi hindi ka kumakain ng tama?