Kapingulan (en. Red fruit)
/ka-ping-u-lan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fruit with colorful red skin.
The kapingulan is nutritious and a great seasoning for dishes.
Ang kapingulan ay masustansya at mahusay na pampalasa sa mga putahe.
Fruit that generally refers to mango or other fruits with red color.
Many people are trying the kapingulan that came from the local market.
Maraming tao ang sumusubok sa kapingulan na nagmula sa lokal na pamilihan.
Etymology
From the root word 'pula' meaning 'red' and 'ka-' indicating a place.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I hope to provide red fruit for my family.
Sana'y magbigay ng kapingulan sa aking pamilya.
Sana'y magbigay ng kapingulan sa aking pamilya.
Related Words
red
A color often associated with warmth and love.
pula
mango
A fruit that may have a red color during ripening.
mangga
Slang Meanings
Favorite or popular food usually eaten as snacks or in-between meals.
Come on, let's have some snacks later at the corner.
Sama ka, mag-kapingulan tayo mamaya sa kanto.
A snack that is craved or something that could have been bought without any elaborate preparation.
Are you really cooking for me? I only needed a quick snack.
Talaga bang pinagluluto ka pa? Kapingulan lang naman ang kailangan ko.
Things that bring joy and amusement to people.
Those snacks in front of the school are really fun!
Yung mga kapingulan sa harap ng paaralan, nakakatuwa eh!