Kayumanggi (en. Brown)

/ka.ju.maŋ.ɡi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A color that resembles brown tones of earth or hair often referred to as 'brown'.
The brown house radiates a warm feeling.
Ang kayumangging tahanan ay nagbibigay ng mainit na pakiramdam.
A description of a color commonly found in the skin of people in Southeast Asia.
Many people in the Philippines have brown skin.
Maraming mga tao sa Pilipinas ang may kayumangging balat.
A color associated with traditional materials like wood.
The cabin of the house is brown from the wood used.
Ang kabin ng bahay ay kayumanggi mula sa kahoy na ginamit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brown skin
refers to skin color similar to brown.
kayumanggi ang balat
brown hair
refers to hair color that is brown.
kayumanggi ang buhok

Related Words

color
A characteristic or feature that is seen in objects.
kulay
white
A color that is the opposite of brown.
puti
black
A color that is dark and contrasts with brown.
itim

Slang Meanings

Round brown on the skin
Her skin is so brown, it's far from white!
Sobrang kayumanggi ng balat niya, parang malayo sa puti!
Refers to people with brown skin color
The people in our area are brown-skinned, that's why it's fun!
Kayumanggi ang mga tao sa lugar namin, kaya't ang saya!
Culture and tradition of Filipinos
Brown skin symbolizes being Filipino and our culture.
Ang kayumanggi ay simbolo ng pagiging Pilipino at ating kultura.