Kulayan (en. Paint)

/kuˈla.jan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
the process of applying color to something.
Paint the wall blue.
Kulayan mo ang pader ng asul.
the use of color in art or decoration.
In art, the color used in each piece is important.
Sa sining, mahalaga ang kulayan ng bawat obra.
the presence of color or the act of adding color.
We should color our project with new ideas.
Dapat nating kulayan ang ating proyekto ng bagong ideya.

Etymology

from the root word 'kulay'

Common Phrases and Expressions

color the mind
to inspire or give ideas to others.
kulayan ang isip

Related Words

color
the property of an object that relates to light.
kulay
paint
material used for creating color.
pintura

Slang Meanings

To paint or put color on something.
Okay, just color that old wall, so it looks fresh.
Sige, kulayan mo na lang yung lumang pader, para fresh tignan.
Someone who adds color or joy to life.
He/She is the one who colored my life.
Siya ang nagkulay sa buhay ko.
Make a situation more joyful or vibrant.
We just need to color the laughter at the party.
Kailangan lang natin kulayan ang tawanan sa party.