makapal ang palad

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Tagalog

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Etymology

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Literally, the palm is thick.

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /makaˌpal ʔaŋ ˈpalad/ [mɐ.xɐˌpal ʔɐm ˈpaː.lɐd̪̚]
  • Rhymes: -alad
  • Syllabification: ma‧ka‧pal ang pa‧lad

Adjective

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makapál ang palad (Baybayin spelling ᜋᜃᜉᜎ᜔ ᜀᜅ᜔ ᜉᜎᜇ᜔)

  1. (idiomatic) industrious; hardworking