Nangangapal (en. Thickening)
/naŋgaˈnapal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Action that describes the condition of being thick or the process of thickening.
The clouds are thickening in the sky, it seems like it will rain.
Nangangapal ang ulap sa langit, tila magdadala ito ng ulan.
Performing an action that results in added thickness.
The bird's feathers are thickening as winter approaches.
Nangangapal ang mga balahibo ng ibon habang lumalapit ang taglamig.
Spreading or having more substance.
The milk is thickening in your cooked sauce.
Nangangapal ang gatas sa inyong nilutong sarsa.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the road is thickening
Indicates the crowding or thickening of the road due to the buildup of earth or materials.
nangangapal ang kalsada
Related Words
thickness
The condition of being thick or dense.
kapal
thickening
The formation or thickening of something different from its basic form.
pamamalat
Slang Meanings
arrogant or bold in perspective
My classmate is already showing off his bravado in what he says.
Yung classmate ko, nangangapal na sa tapang sa kanyang mga sinasabi.
shameless
So many are bold on social media, they aren't even ashamed of what they say.
Ang daming nangangapal sa social media, hindi na nahiya sa mga sinasabi.
becoming more confident
He used to be shy, but now he seems to have gained confidence in chatting.
Dati mahiyain yan, pero ngayon parang nangangapal na siya sa kwentuhan.