Pag-apula (en. Redness)

pa-ga-pu-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or quality of being red.
The redness of the leaves is a sign of summer.
Ang pag-apula ng mga dahon ay tanda ng tag-init.
Often refers to the reddening of the skin as a reaction to allergy or heat.
Due to the heat, he developed redness on his skin.
Dahil sa init, nagkaroon siya ng pag-apula sa kanyang balat.
Can describe an object that is red in color.
The redness of the flower adds vibrancy to the garden.
Ang pag-apula ng bulaklak ay nagbibigay ng buhay sa hardin.

Etymology

From the root word 'pula', meaning the color of fire or blood.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the eyes turned red
A sign of anger or irritation.
nag-apula ang mga mata
the redness grabs attention
A striking color that is easily noticed.
agaw-pansin ang pag-apula

Related Words

red
The primary color that refers to the colors of blood and fire.
pula
reddening
The process of becoming red or red coloring.
pamumula

Slang Meanings

Fighting or complaining
There were a lot of arguments on the road earlier, it's like they couldn't agree.
Ang daming pagapula sa kalsada kanina, parang hindi makasundo.
Expressing anger
Don't provoke him, he's really angry right now.
Wag kang magpagapula sa kanya, ang init ng ulo niya ngayon.
Don't back down
You should stand your ground if you want to win this fight.
Dapat magpagapula ka kung gusto mong manalo sa laban na 'to.