Repolyo (en. Cabbage)

re-pol-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of vegetable with large leaves, usually green or purple.
He cooked cabbage for dinner.
Nagluto siya ng repolyo para sa hapunan.
It is a part of the Brassicaceae family.
Cabbage is a familiar vegetable in many diets.
Ang repolyo ay isang pamilyar na gulay sa maraming diet.
It is easy to plant and take care of.
Cabbage is easy to plant even in small gardens.
Ang repolyo ay madaling itanim kahit sa mga maliliit na hardin.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'repollo.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

cabbage in salad
A juicy ingredient eaten as part of a salad.
repolyo sa salad

Related Words

vegetable
Plants or parts of plants that are eaten by humans or animals.
gulay
brassica
The genus to which cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower belong.
brassica

Slang Meanings

Looks unclear, not clear-headed
Your mind is like a cabbage, you're thinking about too many things!
Parang repolyo na ang isip mo, maraming iniisip!
Worthless or unimportant
What you're saying is just cabbage, it has no value.
Yung pinagsasabi mo, repolyo na lang yun, wala namang halaga.