Kulupol (en. Lump)

/kuˈlupoɫ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where an object or part is wrapped or encased.
The encasement of eternity in the earth brought us to a new beginning.
Ang kulupol ng walang hanggan sa lupa ang nagdala sa atin sa isang bagong simula.
The attainment or existence of diversity due to wrapped or enclosed form.
Sometimes, the wrapping of proper behavior leads to development.
Minsan, ang kulupol ng tamang pag-uugali ang nagiging sanhi ng pag-unlad.

Etymology

The word 'kulupol' originates from the ancient term 'kolop' which means wrapped or enclosed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

encapsulation of history
A term for the hidden parts of history that still need to be uncovered.
kulupol ng kasaysayan

Related Words

wrapped
An object that is encased in something else, often used in the context of food or gifts.
balot

Slang Meanings

used up or vanished (in the context of something disappearing or being consumed)
My paycheck is already gone because of bills.
Yung sweldo ko, kulupol na agad sa mga bills.
wasted or thrown away (in the sense of wastefulness)
What a waste, that food is just lying around on the table.
Sayang, yung pagkain na yan, kulupol lang dito sa lamesa.
suddenly disappeared
He was just here yesterday, now he’s gone without a trace.
Kahapon lang andiyan siya, ngayon kulupol na, walang balita.