Malapuyot (en. Narrow)
/malapujot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means having a lesser size or thickness.
The road is narrow, making it difficult for vehicles to pass.
Ang daan ay malapuyot kaya't hirap ang mga sasakyan na dumaan.
Shows a thin characteristic.
The clouds appear thin in the sky.
Ang mga ulap ay tila malapuyot sa langit.
Refers to something that is not wide or spacious.
The wall of the room is narrow and not suitable for a large sofa.
Ang pader ng kuwarto ay malapuyot at hindi akma para sa isang malaking sofa.
Common Phrases and Expressions
narrow road
A road that is too narrow for vehicles.
malapuyot na daan
thin room
A room that has a narrow space.
malapuyot na silid
Related Words
narrow
The word 'pu'yot' describes a narrow characteristic.
pu'yot
thin
This refers to the dimension of thickness, often used for objects or materials.
manipis
Slang Meanings
super or excessively lazy
Wow, our squad is so malapuyot, no one has done the laundry even though it's already the weekend.
Grabe, ang malapuyot ng tropa natin, wala pa ring naglaba kahit weekend na.
feeling unmotivated or lacking enthusiasm
Damn, I'm so malapuyot today, I can't study no matter what I do.
Damn, malapuyot ako ngayon, hindi ako makapag-aral kahit anong gawin ko.
feeling unlucky or down on one's luck
I hope your life doesn’t become malapuyot, bro. Just keep fighting!
Sana hindi maging malapuyot ang buhay mo, bro. Laban lang!