Kapulawan (en. Yellow)

ka-pu-la-wan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A color that is between green and orange in the light spectrum.
The sun has a beautiful yellow color in the morning.
Ang araw ay may magandang kapulawan sa umaga.
A symbol of happiness and joy.
In Filipino culture, yellow symbolizes joy.
Sa kulturang Pilipino, ang kapulawan ay sumasagisag sa ligaya.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kulay' meaning 'color' and 'awan' meaning 'yellow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

yellow of the sun
The color of the sun that appears when it rises.
kapulawan ng araw

Related Words

yellow
A primary color considered bright and lively.
dilaw

Slang Meanings

Full of fun or joy; full of happiness.
The party at their place was full of joy, everyone was happy!
Grabe ang kapulawan sa party nila kanina, lahat ay masaya!
Having a good companionship or relationship.
I hope our hangouts will always be fun.
Sana maging kapulawan ang tambayan natin palagi.
A crowded place full of people.
The mall is so crowded now, it's hard to move around.
Ang mall ngayon ay kapulawan, wala na ngang masunod-sunod na lakad.