Kapookan (en. Locality)

/ka.pu.ˈo.kɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A specific place or locality.
This locality is quiet and beautiful.
Ang kapookan na ito ay tahimik at maganda.
A specified area within a larger scope.
Many people are helping in this locality.
Maraming mga tao ang tumutulong sa kapookan na ito.
A place inhabited by a community or group of people.
The traditions of the locality are important to the culture.
Ang mga tradisyon ng kapookan ay mahalaga sa kultura.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'pook' which means place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in my locality
in the place where I live
sa aking kapookan

Related Words

community of people
A specific area inhabited by a particular group.
kapookan ng mga tao

Slang Meanings

Gang or crew.
Join the gang, we're going to have fun this weekend!
Sama na kayo sa kapookan, mag-eenjoy tayo ngayong weekend!
Knowledge or serious information group.
Do you want to join the expertise group in tech?
Gusto mo bang sumali sa kapookan ng mga expert sa tech?
Gathering of friends for activities.
We have a gathering later, let's play basketball!
May kapookan kami mamaya, laro tayo ng basketball!