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    Kapre (en. Tree giant)

    kah-preh

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A being in Philippine mythology that is usually described as a large man standing on trees.
    According to legend, the kapre often appears under balete trees.
    Ayon sa alamat, ang kapre ay madalas na nagpapakita sa ilalim ng mga puno ng balete.
    A spirit that is often considered a monster that brings evil.
    Many people fear the kapre because of the stories surrounding their deeds.
    Maraming tao ang takot sa kapre dahil sa mga kwentong bumabalot sa kanilang mga gawain.
    A symbol of danger in trees referred to in Philippine mythology.
    It is said that the kapre guards its territory in the forests.
    Sinasabing ang kapre ay nagbabantay sa kanyang teritoryo sa mga kagubatan.

    Etymology

    Pinagmulan ng salita: Tagalog

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Kapre in the tree
    A statement referring to the presence of a kapre under a tree.
    Kapre sa puno

    Related Words

    aswang
    A type of being in Philippine mythology known for their frightening characteristics.
    aswang
    maligno
    A negative spirit that brings misfortune.
    maligno

    Slang Meanings

    tall and big, like a kapre
    Wow, my friend is like a kapre, so tall!
    Grabe, parang kapre yung kaibigan ko, ang taas ng katawan!
    strong or heavy people
    Those basketball kapres in the neighborhood, they're tougher than us!
    Yung mga kapre ng basketball sa kanto, talo mo na kami!
    who eats a lot
    Who’s the kapre that dug into the feast? Eating again!
    Sino bang kapre na kumagatin sa handaan? Kain na naman!