From root: kapal
Usage Note
Makapal is used to describe objects with significant depth or volume, such as a thick book. It can also describe a dense crowd in public places, as in makapal ang tao.
Examples
" Makapal ang kumot ko. "
Natural Translation
My blanket is thick.
Literal Translation
Thick the blanket my.
" Makapal ang librong binabasa ko. "
Natural Translation
The book I am reading is thick.
Literal Translation
Thick the book reading I.
" Dahil makapal ang ulap kaninang umaga, inakala naming uulan kaya nagdala kami ng payong. "
Natural Translation
Because the clouds were thick this morning, we thought it would rain, so we brought umbrellas.
Literal Translation
Because thick the cloud earlier morning, assumed we will-rain so brought we of umbrella.
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