Lapang (en. Spacious)

lah-pang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having space or freedom in area.
The room is very spacious, making it easy to organize.
Ang silid ay napakalapang kaya madali itong ayusin.
Wide and not cramped.
The land is spacious, allowing for plants to grow.
Ang lupa ay lapang na nagbibigay-daan para sa mga halaman.
Having variety in scope or capacity.
His knowledge on various subjects is vast.
Ang kanyang kaalaman sa iba't ibang paksa ay lapang.

Etymology

From the root word 'lapad' meaning wider or more spacious.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spacious area
enough space to be comfortable
lapang na espasyo
broad-mindedness
broad perspective or idea
lapang na kaisipan

Related Words

width
Related word referring to the measurement from one side to another.
lapad
size
Refers to the total measurement from one edge to the other.
laki

Slang Meanings

spacious
Their house is so spacious, that's why we're happy to be together.
Ang lapang ng bahay nila, kaya masaya kaming nagkakasama.
broad
The space is just right, not cramped.
Sakto lang ang lapang, di siksikan.
worth it
The food here is so abundant, it's really worth it!
Sobrang lapang ng pagkain dito, sulit talaga!