From root: puti
Usage Note
Kaputian refers to the quality or state of being white. Ang kaputian ng kanyang barong ay kapansin-pansin means the whiteness of his barong is noticeable.
Examples
" Maganda ang kaputian ng bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
The whiteness of the flower is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the whiteness of flower.
" Nakakasilaw ang kaputian ng kanyang mga ngipin. "
Natural Translation
The whiteness of her teeth is blinding.
Literal Translation
Blinding the whiteness of her teeth.
" Ang kaputian ng niyebe sa bundok ay nakakabighani lalo na kapag tinatamaan ito ng unang sinag ng araw. "
Natural Translation
The whiteness of the snow on the mountain is enchanting, especially when the first rays of the sun strike it.
Literal Translation
The whiteness of snow on mountain is enchanting especially when struck it by first ray of sun.
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