Pulin (en. Red)

pu-lin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A color commonly associated with blood or fire.
That car is red and really stands out.
Ang kotseng iyon ay pulin at talagang kapansin-pansin.
Secondarily refers to objects that are red in color, such as flowers or fruits.
The red roses are beautiful in the garden.
Ang mga pulin na rosas ay maganda sa hardin.
adjective
Describes the color red.
Her dress is red.
Ang kanyang damit ay pulin.

Etymology

Tagalog word meaning having a red color.

Common Phrases and Expressions

red light
a signal indicating to stop.
pulang ilaw

Related Words

color
A characteristic of objects that refers to their appearance.
kulay

Slang Meanings

lack or absence of other color; often used in conversations among youth
Your outfit is so plain, it's like only favorites stand out!
Sobrang pulin ng outfit mo, parang mga paborito lang ang sumisikat!
a girl with a bad attitude or very cruel
My crush is so rude, she's always in a bad mood.
Yung crush ko, pulin na pulin, laging sama ng attitude.