Kapintugan (en. Bulkiness)

/ka.pin.tu.ɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

characteristic of an object having sufficient size or quantity.

The bulkiness of the new soup is truly appealing.

Ang kapintugan ng bagong sopas ay talagang nakakaakit.

the size or obesity that conforms to the shape of a person or object.

The bulkiness of his body indicates he is strong.

Ang kapintugan ng kanyang katawan ay nagpapakitang siya ay malakas.

the notable appearance or impression of a person or object based on its size.

The bulkiness of the house captivates every passerby.

Ang kapintugan ng tahanan ay nakakabighani sa bawat dumadaan.

from the word 'pintog' meaning 'shape' or 'size', adding 'ka-' as a prefix

do not judge by size

indicates that the value of an object or person is not based on size.

huwag husgahan ang laki

bulge

means shape or size; often used to refer to things that are large or thick.

pintog

Co-worker who loves gossip.

She's the kapintugan who always asks me about other people's lives.

Siya yung kapintugan na lagi akong tinatanong tungkol sa buhay ng ibang tao.

Somewhat choosy or picky in selection.

No wonder Mark doesn't have a girlfriend yet, he's kapintugan about his preferences.

Kaya pala wala pang jowa si Mark, kasi kapintugan siya sa mga gusto niya.