From root: kape
Usage Note
Kapeng-kape describes an intense longing to drink coffee, commonly used right after waking up.
Examples
" Kapeng-kape na ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I am really craving coffee now.
Literal Translation
Craving-coffee already I now.
" Kapeng-kape na ako. "
Natural Translation
I am really craving coffee.
Literal Translation
Craving-coffee already I.
" Tuwing umaga, kapeng-kape ako kaya hindi muna ako makakapagsalita nang maayos bago ako uminom ng kape. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, I really crave coffee, so I cannot talk properly until I have had my coffee.
Literal Translation
Every morning, craving-coffee I so not first I can-speak properly before I drink of coffee.
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