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    Kinapal (en. Thickness)

    ki-ná-pal

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Measurement of the thickness or bulk of an object.
    The thickness of the stacked books was more than expected.
    Ang kinapal ng naka-lansang mga libro ay higit pa sa inaasahan.
    Condition or characteristic of something that is thick.
    The thickness of the ice in the river prevented boats from passing.
    Ang kinapal ng yelo sa ilog ay pumigil sa mga bangka na dumaan.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'kapal'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thickness of clouds
    Refers to thick clouds that bring rain.
    kinapal ng ulap

    Related Words

    thick
    An adjective referring to the characteristic of an object having significant thickness.
    makapal

    Slang Meanings

    Brave or fearless
    Her face is so thick, even after being caught, she still continues to lie.
    Sobrang kinapal ng face niya, kahit nahuli na siya, tuloy pa rin sa pagsisinungaling.
    Rude or shameless
    The people here are really thick-faced, they're fighting but still won't stop.
    Ang kinapal talaga ng mga tao dito, nag-aaway na pero di pa rin humihinto.
    Arrogant or boastful
    His face is so thick, he's always the star even though he's not.
    Ang kinapal ng mukha niya, lagi na lang siya ang bida kahit di naman.
    Boasting about oneself
    He really had a thick face when he showed off his trophy, acting like he’s so special.
    Kinapal talaga nang ipakita niya yung trophy niya, akala mo kung sino na.