Kulatad (en. Stretched)

/kuˈlatad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describes something that is spread out or opened.
These clothes are stretched in their arrangement.
Ang mga damit na ito ay kulatad sa kanilang pagkaka-ayos.
A characteristic of a surface or material that is not folded or wrapped.
The fabric is stretched when taken from a container.
Ang tela ay kulatad pagkakuha mula sa isang lalagyan.

Etymology

Root word 'kulat' meaning 'round' or 'circular.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

stretched paper
Paper that is laid out and not folded.
kulatad na papel
stretched clothing
Clothing that is opened and not folded.
kulatad na damit

Related Words

kulan
A noun form that refers to something circular.
kulan

Slang Meanings

broken or damaged
Oh no, my laptop is kulatad, it won't turn on!
Naku, kulatad na yung laptop ko, di na siya nag-o-on!
not properly arranged
His kulatad hairstyle looks like no one took care of it.
Ang kulatad na hairstyle niya, parang walang nag-alaga.
out of order
Your room is kulatad, you should clean it up.
Ang kulatad ng kuwarto mo, dapat ka nang maglinis.