Langkap (en. Root)

laŋ-kap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
One part of a plant that serves as support or source of nutrition.
The root of the mango tree provides strength to the entire tree.
Ang langkap ng punong mangga ay nagbibigay ng lakas sa buong puno.
Food that has various harvests placed underground.
The roots of the green beans were harvested before the rainy season.
Ang mga langkap ng sitaw ay inani bago ang tag-ulan.
A word used to describe the foundation or basis of something.
The basis of our project is the cooperation of each one.
Ang langkap ng aming proyekto ay ang pagtutulungan ng bawat isa.

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'kap'

Common Phrases and Expressions

root of life
Refers to the essence or source of life.
langkap ng buhay

Related Words

root
Shows the deeper part or system that connects things.
ugat
foundation
The solid base on which a structure or idea is established.
pundasyon

Slang Meanings

That's enough, no need to extend too much.
He's already langkap, there's nothing else to add.
Langkap na ang sinabi niya, wala nang iba pang dapat idagdag.
It's already too much, like it's overdone.
His acting is langkap now, it's really annoying.
Langkap na yung pag-arte niya, nakakainis na.