Malapad (en. Wide)

/ma.la.pad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means having a large width or size.
The road is wide, allowing vehicles to pass through easily.
Ang kalsada ay malapad kaya't madaling makadaan ang mga sasakyan.
A type of arrangement that is wider than usual.
The table is wide, so many things can be placed on it.
Ang lamesa ay malapad, kaya't pwedeng ipatong ang maraming bagay dito.
Indicates a wide measurement in a physical aspect.
The rice fields are wide, allowing for a large harvest.
Ang mga palayan ay malapad kung kaya't maraming butil ang naaani.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'lapad' with the prefix 'ma-' to indicate a quality or characteristic.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wide space
An area large enough to hold many things.
malapad na espasyo
broad smile
A smile that shows happiness or joy.
malapad na ngiti

Related Words

width
Indicates a measurement focusing on the width of an object.
lapad

Slang Meanings

super wide, even larger than before
Wow, the road here is so wide, it feels like you can drive fast!
Grabe, ang malapad ng daan dito, parang mabilis magda-drive!
lots of space or area
This place is great, my room is wide so I can organize my stuff.
Ayos dito, malapad ang kwarto ko, kaya pwede akong mag-ayos ng mga gamit.
when someone is too big or bulky
Big Bro said he's wide because he has a lot of muscle.
Sabi ni Kuya, malapad daw siya kasi maraming muscle.