kaulapan
the sky; collective clouds; firmament
From root: ulap
Usage Note
Kaulapan refers to the expanse of clouds or the atmosphere where clouds reside. It is often used in literary or descriptive contexts like 'nagtatago sa kaulapan' (hiding in the clouds).
Examples
" Maitim ang kaulapan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The sky is dark now.
Literal Translation
Dark the sky now.
" Makulay ang kaulapan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The sky is colorful today.
Literal Translation
Colorful the firmament now.
" Habang papalubog ang araw, dahan-dahang nagbago ang kulay ng kaulapan mula ginto patungong lila. "
Natural Translation
As the sun was setting, the color of the clouds slowly changed from gold to violet.
Literal Translation
While setting the sun, slowly changed the color of the firmament from gold toward violet.
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