Magpapula (en. To redden)

/maɡ.pəˈpu.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating an action that causes something or someone to redden.
You will redden your cheeks when you are embarrassed.
Magpapula ka ng iyong mga pisngi kapag nahihiya ka.
Means to become red.
The leaves will redden in autumn.
Magpapula ang mga dahon sa tag-lagas.
Causing to redden.
The heat of the sun will redden your skin.
Ang init ng araw ay magpapula sa iyong balat.

Etymology

from the word 'pula' which means 'red'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to redden the cheeks
the having of a red face due to emotion or heat.
magpapula ng pisngi

Related Words

red
A color that corresponds to the color of blood.
pula
reddening
The process or state of becoming red.
pamumula

Slang Meanings

running away quickly
He can run fast to catch the bus, I'm sure he won't get caught.
Kaya niyang magpapula sa takbo niya sa bus, sigurado akong hindi siya mahuhuli.
to cross paths
If we run into each other at the mall, Ella and I might notice each other.
Pag nagmagpapula kami sa shopping mall, baka magpansinan pa kami ni Ella.
stress or concern arising
When he turns red, you can tell he’s starting to worry about the problem.
Kapag namumula na siya, halatang magpapula na siya sa problema.