Kapunin (en. To fill)

/ka.pu.nin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to fill something.
Fill the glass with water.
Kapunin mo ang baso ng tubig.
To carry out the process of adding to a deficient part.
Let's fill in the gaps in the report.
Kapunin natin ang mga espasyo sa ulat.
To provide completeness to something by adding.
Fill the smiles in your picture.
Kapunin ang mga ngiti sa iyong larawan.

Etymology

from the root word 'kapuno' meaning to fill or to shelter

Common Phrases and Expressions

fill the vacancies
Fill the gaps or deficiencies.
kapunin ang bakante

Related Words

fill
The act of making something fuller or complete.
punuin
full
Meaning full or to shelter.
kapuno

Slang Meanings

To feel complete anger or irritation.
Just badmouthing him, you're really going to get angry!
Kakapagbad lang sa kanya, kapunin ka na talaga!
To persist in an angry state until you get what you want.
Don't be patient there, just get angry!
Huwag kang mag-patience d'yan, kapunin ka na lang!
To throw a tantrum or suddenly explode with anger.
I saw my friend's anger explode, so I just left.
Nakita ko 'yung kapunin ng kaibigan ko, kaya umalis na lang ako.