Papulahin (en. Make red)

/pa.pu.la.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Make something become red.
You will make the child's cheeks red in the cold wind.
Papulahin mo ang mga pisngi ng bata sa malamig na hangin.
To give red color to something.
I will make the wall red to make it more lively.
Papulahin ko ang dingding upang maging mas buhay.
To begin or cause something to become red.
The light from the sun will make the sky red at dawn.
Papulahin ng liwanag mula sa araw ang kalangitan sa pagsikat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make the lips red
Color the lips red.
papulahin ang labi
make the house red
Change the house color to red.
papulahin ang bahay

Related Words

red
A color that represents warmth and emotions.
pula
very red
A condition of appearing extremely red.
pulang-pula

Slang Meanings

To act sweet or overly expressive
Don't get too sweet, I think he can't handle it anymore.
Huwag kang papulahin masyado, 'di na yata siya kakayanin.
To exaggerate or lie
Oh no, you're going to exaggerate in your story again!
Naku, papulahin ka na naman sa kwento mo!
To be overly dramatic
You're being so dramatic, your voice is getting higher, you're really exaggerating!
Ang drama mo, ang taas na ng tono, papulahin ka na nga!