Lapad (en. Wide)

/la-pad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being wide.
The width of the road was made wider for vehicles.
Ang lapad ng daan ay ginawang mas malawak para sa mga sasakyan.
adjective
Indicates a size or extent that is wider than usual.
The width of the room is enough for many people.
Ang lapad ng silid ay sapat para sa maraming tao.
Shows the extent of an object or area.
The width of the river is approximately three meters.
Ang lapad ng ilog ay humigit-kumulang tatlong metro.

Etymology

The root word is 'lapad', which means wide or broad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

broad-minded
Broad understanding or perception of things.
lapad ng isip

Related Words

length
The measurement from one end to the other or from one point to another.
haba
size
The overall measurement or dimension of an object.
laki

Slang Meanings

wide area
The road here is so wide, you won't get bumped!
Yung kalsada dito, sobrang lapad, di ka na mabangga!
second version
I hope your project goes wide so there are more resources!
Sana ma-lapad ang project mo para mas maraming resources!
extension
We need some width to accommodate more people.
Kailangan natin ng lapad para makasabot ng mas maraming tao.