Thick in Tagalog

“Thick” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Makapal”, which describes something that has considerable depth, density, or width. This versatile word can refer to physical thickness, consistency, or even density of objects and substances. Explore the different meanings and uses of “thick” in Tagalog through the examples below.

[Words] = Thick

[Definition]

• Thick /θɪk/
• Adjective 1: Having a large distance between opposite sides; not thin.
• Adjective 2: Made of or containing much solid matter; dense or viscous in consistency.
• Adjective 3: Closely packed or crowded together; dense.

[Synonyms] = Makapal, Mataba, Malalim, Malapot, Siksik, Punô

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The book has a thick cover to protect the pages inside.
• Ex1_PH: Ang aklat ay may makapal na takip upang protektahan ang mga pahina sa loob.

• Ex2_EN: She cut a thick slice of bread for breakfast.
• Ex2_PH: Naghiwa siya ng makapal na tinapay para sa almusal.

• Ex3_EN: The soup is too thick; we need to add more water.
• Ex3_PH: Ang sabaw ay masyadong malapot; kailangan nating magdagdag ng tubig.

• Ex4_EN: The forest has thick vegetation that is hard to walk through.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kagubatan ay may makapal na halamanan na mahirap lagpasan.

• Ex5_EN: He wore a thick jacket to stay warm in the cold weather.
• Ex5_PH: Nagsuot siya ng makapal na dyaket upang manatiling mainit sa malamig na panahon.