Kayamuan (en. Brownness)

/ka.ja.mu.án/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State or quality of having a brown color.
Marco's skin brownness comes from their lineage.
Ang kayamuan ng balat ni Marco ay nagmumula sa kanilang lahi.
Primary color that can be used as a base for other colors.
Brownness is often used as a color base in art.
Ang kayamuan ay karaniwang ginagamit na base ng kulay sa sining.

Etymology

Root word: kayumanggi

Common Phrases and Expressions

We have richness
A way of saying rich in culture and characteristics.
Tayo'y may kayamuan

Related Words

brown
A color often associated with human skin characteristics.
kayumanggi

Slang Meanings

delicious soup or broth
Wow, Lola's kayamuan is so delicious, I could just indulge!
Grabe, ang sarap ng kayamuan ni Lola, parang gusto ko ng magpakasawa!
anything that is savory or has a good flavor
Whenever I'm out, I'm always looking for the kayamuan in restaurants.
Pag nasa labas ako, laging hinahanap yung kayamuan sa mga kainan.
food that makes you hungry
Mom's cooking is truly kayamuan; I always crave more!
Yung mga luto ni Nanay, kayamuan talaga, lagi akong nauuhaw kumain!