makapal
Higaonon
Etymology
Adjective
makapal
Iranun
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *(ma-)kapal.
Adjective
makapal
Maguindanao
Etymology
Adjective
makapal
Maranao
Etymology
Adjective
makapal
Remontado Agta
Etymology
Adjective
makapál
Tagalog
Alternative forms
- macapal — obsolete, Spanish-based spelling
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /makaˈpal/ [mɐ.xɐˈpal]
- Rhymes: -al
- Syllabification: ma‧ka‧pal
Adjective
makapál (Baybayin spelling ᜋᜃᜉᜎ᜔)
- thick; bulky; dense
- Antonym: manipis
- Makapal ang tela ng damit kaya mainit ang pakiramdam kapag isinuot ito.
- The shirt's fabric is thick hence wearing it feels hot.
Derived terms
- makapal ang bulsa
- makapal ang mukha
- makapal ang palad
Further reading
- “makapal”, in KWF Diksiyonaryo ng Wikang Filipino, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2024
- “makapal”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018