Brush in Tagalog

Brown in Tagalog is translated as “Kayumanggi” (brown skin tone), “Kulay kape” (coffee-colored/brown), or “Kulay tsokolate” (chocolate-colored/brown). The term “kayumanggi” is particularly significant in Filipino culture as it describes the natural brown skin tone of Filipinos, representing pride in their indigenous beauty. Explore the various contexts and cultural meanings of brown in Tagalog below.

[Words] = Brown

[Definition]:

• Brown /braʊn/
• Adjective 1: Of a color produced by mixing red, yellow, and black, as of dark wood or rich soil.
• Noun 1: A brown color or pigment.
• Verb 1: To make or become brown, typically by cooking.

[Synonyms] = Kayumanggi, Kulay kape, Kulay tsokolate, Pula-dilaw (reddish-brown), Kulay lupa (earth-colored)

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
Ex1_PH: Siya ay may magagandang kayumangging mga mata na kumikislap sa sikat ng araw.

Ex2_EN: The dog has a brown coat with white spots on its chest.
Ex2_PH: Ang aso ay may kulay kapeng balahibo na may puting batik sa dibdib.

Ex3_EN: Please brown the meat in the pan before adding the vegetables.
Ex3_PH: Pakisuyo na pakuluangin ang karne sa kawali bago idagdag ang mga gulay.

Ex4_EN: The leaves turn brown and fall from the trees in autumn.
Ex4_PH: Ang mga dahon ay nagiging kulay kape at nahuhulog mula sa mga puno sa taglagas.

Ex5_EN: He wore a brown leather jacket with matching boots.
Ex5_PH: Suot niya ang kayumangging katad na dyaket na may kaparehong bota.