Kapurulan (en. Mud)
ka-pu-ru-lan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of mud commonly found in lakes or rivers.
The sludge on the shore caused an unpleasant smell.
Ang kapurulan sa dalampasigan ay nagdulot ng hindi magandang amoy.
Dirt that sticks or accumulates in one place.
The mud on his shoes came from playing outside.
Ang kapurulan sa kanyang mga sapatos ay nagmula sa paglalaro sa labas.
Mud that is thicker than regular soil.
The sludge on the road stank after the heavy rain.
Bumaho ang kapurulan sa kalsada matapos ang malakas na ulan.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'kapurul', meaning mud or dirt.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to become muddy
to become dirty or damaged
maging kapurulan
Related Words
to muddy
A verb meaning to apply mud.
kapurulanin
Slang Meanings
To hint or express feelings in an indirect way.
Oh, it's like just hinting at things he doesn't say directly, but I know he's angry.
Naku, parang kapurulan lang ng mga hindi niya sinasabi, pero alam ko na galit siya.
To be nosy or intervene in a conversation unexpectedly.
He showed up at the gathering and just butted into all the talks.
Dumating siya sa salo-salo at kapurulan na lang ng kapurulan ang ginawa niya sa mga kwentuhan.