Kapiterya (en. Chapter)
kah-pi-te-rya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A section of a book that contains a specific subject or theme.
The third chapter of the book is about the history of the Philippines.
Ang ikatlong kapiterya ng aklat ay tungkol sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas.
The division of a work that makes it easier to read and understand.
Sometimes, each chapter has subheadings for additional guidance.
Minsan, ang bawat kapiterya ay may mga subheading para sa karagdagang gabay.
Can refer to a specific part of a doctrine or constitution, especially in religious texts.
In the Bible, there are chapters containing teachings and laws.
Sa Bibliya, may mga kapiterya na naglalaman ng mga aral at batas.
Etymology
Originated from the Spanish word 'capitular', meaning related to chapters or writings.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Chapter of life
A part or phase of a person's life.
Kapiterya ng buhay
Related Words
chapter
A term that refers to a portion of a literary text or document.
kabanata
book
A collection of arranged pages containing information or stories.
aklat
Slang Meanings
fortune teller
The kapiterya said my number is lucky for the lottery.
Sabi ng kapiterya, lucky daw ang numero ko sa loto.
skiller or expert
He's the kapiterya in fixing gadgets; his work is always neat.
Siya ang kapiterya sa pag-aayos ng mga gadgets, laging maayos ang gawa.
mouth agape (as in listening in awe)
No wonder there's a lot of people at the kapiterya; the stories are amazing.
Kaya pala andaming tao sa kapiterya, ang galing-galing magkuwento.