Dense in Tagalog

“Dense” in Tagalog translates to “Makapal,” “Siksik,” or “Matigas ang ulo.” These terms describe thickness, compactness, or sometimes a lack of understanding. Explore the different meanings and contexts below to master their usage.

[Words] = Dense

[Definition]:

• Dense /dɛns/
• Adjective 1: Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
• Adjective 2: Difficult to understand or see through (as in dense fog or dense text).
• Adjective 3: (Informal) Slow to understand; stupid.

[Synonyms] = Makapal, Siksik, Masikip, Tikom, Matigas ang ulo, Mapusok, Buo

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The dense forest made it difficult for the hikers to find their way.
• Ex1_PH: Ang makapal na kagubatan ay naghirap sa mga naglalakad na mahanap ang kanilang daan.
• Ex2_EN: The population in Manila is very dense compared to rural areas.
• Ex2_PH: Ang populasyon sa Manila ay napaka-siksik kumpara sa mga rural na lugar.
• Ex3_EN: This textbook is too dense for beginners to understand easily.
• Ex3_PH: Ang textbook na ito ay masyadong makapal para sa mga nagsisimula na madaling maintindihan.
• Ex4_EN: He can be quite dense sometimes and doesn’t get the joke.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay maaaring maging matigas ang ulo minsan at hindi nakakaintindi ng biro.
• Ex5_EN: The dense fog covered the entire city this morning.
• Ex5_PH: Ang makapal na ulap ay bumalot sa buong lungsod ngayong umaga.