Kapulahan (en. Rebellion)

/ka.pu.la.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of struggle or rebellion against the government or authority.
The rebellion in the town caused fear among the residents.
Ang kapulahan sa bayan ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga residente.
A fierce conflict or clash that occurs in a place.
There was a rebellion between two tribes in the forest.
Nagkaroon ng kapulahan sa pagitan ng dalawang tribo sa gubat.
A situation filled with chaos and misunderstandings.
The rebellion at school caused misunderstandings among the students.
Ang kapulahan sa paaralan ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa mga estudyante.

Etymology

from the root word 'pula', meaning the color of blood or fire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

town rebellion
Rebellion of the town against oppression.
kapulahan ng bayan

Related Words

insurrection
An organized effort against a higher power.
paghihimagsik
revolution
A major change in the government or social system.
rebolusyon

Slang Meanings

A gathering or group of people with shared interests.
There are so many people in the gathering of gamers at this event!
Daming tao sa kapulahan ng mga gamers sa event na 'to!
A clique or team that has been together for a long time.
Our squad has really been solid since way back.
Yung kapulahan namin, talagang solid na kami mula pa noon.