Kaputian (en. Whiteness)
/ka.pu.ti.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality of being white or whiteness.
The whiteness of the snow is truly amazing.
Ang kaputian ng niyebe ay talagang kahanga-hanga.
The clarity or brightness brought by something.
The whiteness of the flowers brings joy to the garden.
Ang kaputian ng mga bulaklak ay nagdadala ng saya sa hardin.
The state of being bright or white.
He needed to improve the whiteness of his teeth.
Kinailangan niyang pagbutihin ang kaputian ng kanyang ngipin.
Etymology
from the root word 'puti' meaning white or light.
Common Phrases and Expressions
whiteness of skin
Aspect of beauty or cleanliness.
kaputian ng balat
Related Words
white
A color that describes cleanliness or colorlessness.
puti
very white
Extremely white or whiteness.
puting-puti
Slang Meanings
Pale or looking like losing energy.
Marco looks kaputian today, he seems out of mood.
Parang kaputian si Marco ngayon, mukhang wala sa mood.
Lifeless or not very lively.
This place looks kaputian, there aren't many people.
Kaputian ang dating ng lugar na 'to, walang masyadong tao.
Seems like joy and happiness are exhausted.
Liza's smile is now kaputian, she's not happy anymore.
Kaputian na lang ang ngiti ni Liza, hindi na masaya.