Kapote (en. Cloak)

ka-po-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of clothing that covers the entire body, often used to provide protection from cold or rain.
He wears his cloak when it rains.
Suot niya ang kanyang kapote kapag umuulan.
A part of clothing that often has a hood and can be used as a thick wrap.
The cloak has a hood to protect the head from water.
Ang kapote ay may hood upang maprotektahan ang ulo mula sa tubig.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'capa' meaning cloak or cape.

Common Phrases and Expressions

raincoat
A cloak specifically designed to keep the body dry in the rain.
kapote ng ulan

Related Words

pants
A garment for the lower part of the body typically worn with a cloak.
pantalon
jacket
A lighter type of clothing often used instead of a cloak.
jaket

Slang Meanings

like asking for forgiveness
I'm begging for his forgiveness again, but I really can't forgive.
Kapote na naman ako sa kanya, pero hindi ko talaga kayang magpatawad.
have mercy on me
Have mercy on me, I hope you'll give me a chance.
Kapote ka naman sa akin, sana bigyan mo ako ng chance.
extremely difficult
Wow, the situation is unbearable, I have no other options.
Grabe, kapote ang sitwasyon, wala na akong ibang pwedeng gawin.