Kayumian (en. Brownness)

ka-yu-mi-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic or color similar to brown.
The brownness of her children's skin looks brown and attractive.
Ang kayumian ng balat ng kanyang mga anak ay tila kayumanggi at kaakit-akit.
The type of color found in nature, such as soil or wood.
Many browns can be found in the forest.
Maraming kayumian ang matatagpuan sa kagubatan.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'kayumanggi' meaning skin color that refers to medium brown.

Common Phrases and Expressions

colorful browns
colors similar to brown that display joy.
makulay na kayumian

Related Words

brown
A word used to describe the color of skin or objects that have a medium brown.
kayumanggi

Slang Meanings

Tanned skin
Your tan looks great on you!
Ganda ng kayumian mo, bagay na bagay sa iyo!
Sweetness or warm vibe
This person has such a warm vibe, it's fun to be around them.
Sobrang kayumian ng taong 'to, ang saya sa paligid niya.