Tagalog words starting with K

803 words starting with K, with English meanings and example sentences.

kOK
kayou (second person singular)
kaagadright away
kaalamanknowledge
kaalyadoally
kaanakrelative (someone in the same family)
kaarawanbirthday
kaawayenemy
kababaihanwomanhood
kababayancompatriot
kabahayanhouse
kabanark
kabanatabamboo fishing framework
kabataanyouth (young persons, collectively)
kabayohorse
kabigto pull toward oneself
kabiguandefeat
kabilaother
kabiseracapital
kabitact of attaching
kaboga loud thudding sound
kabuhayanlivelihood
kabutihanadvantage
kadaeach
kagabilast night
kagagawandeed
kaganapanexactness
kagandahanbeauty
kagawadrepresentative
kagayalike
kagubatanforest
kagustuhanliking
kagyatimmediately
kahabaanlengthiness
kahalagahanimportance
kahaponyesterday
kahariandomain
kahelorange
kahigto scratch or scrape off lightly
kahihiyanshame
kahinaanweakness
kahirapanpoverty
kahiteven though
kahogto rush; to do something in haste
kahonbox
kahoywood
kahuluganmeaning
kaibiganfriend
kailato deny; to disclaim knowledge of
kailanwhen
kailangannecessity
kailanmanwhenever
kainto eat
kainamansufficient, moderate
kainanrestaurant
kaininto eat
kaisipanmentality
kaitto deprive
kakaibaeccentric
kakampially
kakayahanability
kakilalaacquaintance
kaklaseclassmate
kakulanganlack
kalabanenemy
kalabawcarabao
kalabitto tap someone lightly to get attention
kalabosojail, prison
kalagayansituation
kalagitnaanmiddle
kalaguyointimate friend, paramour
kalahatihalf
kalahokparticipant
kalakarancustoms and culture associated with a period of time or group of people
kalakipattached
kalalakihanmasculinity
kalamto have hunger pangs
kalamansanayPhilippine almond tree (Terminalia calamansanai)
kalamidadcalamity (major disaster)
kalampagrattling or banging noise
kalandakloud boasting; spreading rumors or secrets
kalantograttling or clanking sound, especially from something loose
kalapto gather
kalarplaymate
kalasto break away; to untie; to unfasten
kalasagshield
kalatto litter
kalatasmessage
kalatsutsicalachuchi (frangipani)
kalaunaneventually
kalawrufous hornbill, Philippine hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax)
kalawakanimmensity, space
kalawangto rust
kalawkawto stir liquid
kalayaanfreedom
kalembangringing of a bell; bell tolling
kalesinhorse-drawn carriage used in the provinces and in the China town district of Ongpin in Manila for transporting people and goods
kalibrecalibre (diameter of the bore of a firearm)
kalidadquality
kaligayahanhappiness
kaligkigshivering from cold
kalihimsecretary
kalikasannature
kalikotslender tube with a poking rod used to crush and mix buyo
kalimotto forget
kalimutanto be forgotten
kalisaggoosebumps or hair standing on end from fear, shock, or strong emotion
kaliwaleft (direction)
kalkalto stir up
kalmotto scratch
kalogfun-loving person
kalokohannonsense
kalongto sit on one's lap
kaloobgift or offering given freely
kaloobanwill
kalsadaroad
kaltasto deduct
kaluluwasoul
kalumatadark circles around the eyes caused by lack of sleep
kalumbabaresting one's chin on one's hand or chin on hand or fist
kalumpitkalumpit tree (Terminalia edulis)
kalungkutansadness
kalunyaparamour
kaluskosrustling
kalusuganhealth (general sense)
kalyestreet
kamabed
kamag-anakrelative (someone in the same family)
kamakailanrecently
kamakalawaday before yesterday
kamakatlothree days ago
kamalto amass wealth
kamaofist
kamaracamera
kamatayandeath
kamayhand
kambaltwin
kameracamera
kamiwe
kamisetashirt
kamkamto take something for oneself
kampanilyahandbell, small bell
kampanteconfident, unconcerned, free from anxiety
kampanyacampaign
kampaymovement of arms and legs while walking
kampeonchampion
kampeonatochampionship
kampesinopeasant; farmer
kampilansingleedged long sword (about 36 to 40 inches) with a tapered blade
kampingcamping
kampitsmall kitchen knife
kampocamp
kampondisciple, follower, vassal
kampupotArabian jasmine
kampuscampus
kamunduhanthe whole world, lust
kamuningcosmetic bark tree
kamusmusaninnocence
kamustahow are you?
kanalcanal
kananright (direction)
kanarycanary (Serinus canarius)
kanawaywhiskered tern (Childonias hybridus)
kandádopadlock
kandarapaheadlong; almost falling
kandelerocandlestick
kandidatocandidate
kandidaturacandidacy
kandilacandle
kandilito care for; to nurture
kandongto sit on someone's lap
kandunganlap
kanelaCeylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
kangyou (contraction of 'ka' + 'ng')
kanilatheir
kanincooked rice
kaninaearlier today
kaninowhose
kaniyait
kanlongto shelter
kanluranwest
kanoAmerican (person)
kanonikocanonical
kanonisadocanonized
kanselato cancel
kansercancer
kantasong
kantito nudge; to tap lightly
kantidadquantity
kantinacanteen
kantiyawto tease playfully; to banter
kantocorner, especially the intersection of two streets
kantutaywild sage (Lantana camara)
kanyahis; hers
kaongsugar palm (Arenga pinnata)
kapato grope in the dark
kapagif
kapagdakaimmediately; at once
kapakanansake
kapalto make something thicker
kapalarandestiny; fate; luck
kapalitin exchange for
kapamilyafamily member
kapanahunanseason
kapanganakanbirthday
kapangyarihanfaculty
kapansananinjury
kaparasame; similar
kapaskuhanYuletide
kapatasforeman
kapatidsibling
kapayapaanpeace
kapecoffee (beverage)
kapeng barakostrong coffee
kapeteryacafeteria
kapilyachapel
kapiranggottiny piece; very small amount
kapirasoa piece
kapiswindowpane oyster shell (capiz shell), used for windows and lanterns
kapisananorganization; association
kapitto hold
kapitalcapital (business funds)
kapitancaptain
kapitanafemale captain; captain's wife (historical)
kapitbahayneighbour
kapkapto have one's body to be frisked
kapulisanpolice
kapulunganchamber
karagatanocean
karagdaganaddition
karahasanviolence
karaktercharacter (moral strength)
karamihanmajority
karanasanexperience
karangalanhonor
karaniwanusually
karapat-dapatrightful
karapatanright
karayomneedle
kardcard
kardinalcardinal; fundamental
kareracareer
karerahanracecourse
karetelahorse-drawn carriage
kargato take loads or cargos
kargadorstevedore; cargo handler
kargocargo
karibalrival
karikaturacaricature
kariktanbeauty
karilaganbeauty
karilyonchime
karima-rimarimloathsome, destable, unclean, repulsive, filthy
karimlandarkness
karinderyaa small restaurant
karingalansplendor
karinyoaffection; tenderness
karinyosoaffectionate
karismacharisma
karitscythe; sickle
karitelahorse-drawn carriage used in the provinces and in the China town district of Ongpin in Manila for transporting people and goods
karitoncart
kariwaraanslowness; delay
karminacarmine
karnabalcarnival
karnalcarnal; of the flesh
karnapto steal a motor vehicle
karnemeat
karneng baboypork
karneng bakabeef
karneng tupamutton
karneng usavenison
karniborocarnivore
karolcarol
karosaprocessional float used for religious images during fiestas
karpacarp (freshwater fish)
karpetcarpet
karpinteriyacarpentry; carpenter's workshop
karpinterocarpenter
karselprison or jail
kartaplaying card; card value in gambling
kartelcartel
karteromail carrier; postman
kartilyaprimer; instructional booklet
kartograpiyacartography
kartoncarton, box made of cardboard
karugtongcontinuation
karukhaanpoverty
karumhanfilthiness; dirtiness
karununganwisdom
karunungang bayanindigenous knowledge
karurukanclimax, apex
karwahecarriage; coach
kasacommercial house; establishment; pawnshop
kasabacassava
kasabihanproverb, saying
kasabwataccessory
kasadofor guns, ready to fire
kasalwedding
kasalanthe wedding and the wedding celebration
kasalanansin
kasalicontestant
kasalomeal companion; someone who eats with another
kasalukuyancurrently
kasalungatopposite; contrary
kasamawith
kasamaanbad quality (of something)
kasamahancompanion; colleague
kasambahaydomestic servant
kasanggaally
kasapimember
kasariangender
kasaysayanstory
kaseralandlady; female landlord
kaserolacasserole pot
kasibecause
kasikatanbrightness of the sun, the moon or a star
kasikecacique
kasikismocacique bossism; dominance by local political bosses
kasing-as ... as; equally
kasintahanfiancé
kasinungalinganlie; falsehood
kasiyato fit (be able to be contained)
kasiya-siyasatisfactory, pleasing
kasiyahanhappiness
kaskaserospeedster; reckless driver
kasobut
Kastelyanothe Spanish language
kastigoto punish
kastilaCastilian
kastilyocastle
kasu-kasuanjoints
kasukdulanclimax
kasulatandocument; contract; written agreement
kasunduanagreement
kasunodnext
kasuotanhabiliment
katabinext to
katagaword
katagposomeone you are meeting with
katahimikansilence
katakatakamiracle plant (Kalanchoe pinnata)
katakumbacatacomb
katalisiscatalysis
katalóadversary
katáloadversary in debate or a conflict
katalogcatalogue
katamplane tool used by carpenters
katamaranlaziness
katampatanappropriate, commensurate
katamtamanmoderate, enough
katandasickle pod: in folk medicine used as a purgative (Cassia tora)
katandaanold age, community of elders
katangiancharacteristic
katanunganquestion
katapatequal
katapatanhonesty
katapusancompletion
kataratacataract
katarsiscatharsis
katarunganjustice
katasjuice; sap
katataganstability
katatawananhumor, comedy
katauhanpersonhood
katawanbody
katayto butcher
katayuanstate
katedralcathedral
kategoryacategory
katekismocatechism
katekistacatechist
kathafiction
katiitch; itchiness
katibayanevidence, certificate
katigto place outriggers onto a boat
katinigconsonant
katipanloved one; boyfriend or girlfriend
katipunancollection
katitikanminutes of a meeting
katitingvery little; tiny amount
katiwalasteward; keeper; overseer
katiwaliancorruption
katkatto scrape off; to remove from a surface
katleyacattleya (a type of orchid)
katokto knock
katolikoCatholic
Katoliko RomanoRoman Catholic
KatolisismoCatholicism
katonprimer (beginner reading book)
katorsefourteen
katotochum; close male friend
katotohananproof
katrabahocoworker
katsacheesecloth
katuladlike
katulonghelper
katumbasequivalent of something else
katunayanproof
katunggalirival
katungkulanoffice; official duty; position
katuparanfulfillment
katurayWest Indian pea (Sesbania grandiflora)
katutubonative
katuturanvalue; worth
katuwanghelper in some effort
katwiranreason
kaugaliancustom; tradition
kaugnayrelated; connected
kaugnayaninvolvement (as of a criminal case)
kaukulancorresponding
kauntifew
kausaplitigant
kausapinto be made as one's interlocutor
kautusanordinance (local law)
kawalarge vat
kawalsoldier
kawalanpoverty
kawaliwok, frying pan
kawanherd, cohort
kawanggawacharity
kawaniemployee
kawanihanbureau
kawawapitiable
kawawaansignificance, meaning
kawayto call someone by waving one's hand
kawayanbamboo
kawingto clasp; to link
kawitto hook
kayto, for, or by (oblique case marker for personal names)
kayaso, therefore (introduces the result)
kayamananwealth
kayoyou (plural)
kayodto scrape; to grate
kaysathan
kayumanggibrown
kemikalchemical substance
kemistrichemistry
kesocheese
kesyoexcuse
ketongleprosy
keykcake
kiboto move; to stir
kidlatlightning
kikilto extort money
kilabotto have goose bumps
kilalaknown
kilawto prepare by cutting into small pieces and marinated (in vinegar with salt, onion, black pepper, and other condiments, of a fish or meat dish)
kiligthrill; romantic excitement
kilikiliarmpit
kilingtilt; inclination
kilitito tickle
kilokilogram
kilogramokilogram
kilometrokilometer
kilosdemeanor
kimishy; reserved
kimikachemistry
kimikochemical
kimonaa loose fitting woman's top with round neck and loose sleeves worn over a saya or skirt
kinaUsed to mark oblique cases of personal nouns
kinabukasanfuture
kinakapatidgodbrother or sister
kinalamanrelation
kinatawanrepresentative
kinauukulanperson whom it may concern (as in a letter)
kindatto wink
Kiniray-aethnolinguistic group found in Antique
kinissmoothness
kinsefifteen
kintabshine; luster; polish
kintalto carve
kintsaycelery (Apium graveolens)
kinyentosfive hundred
kipingrice wafers hung infront of the house as decoration during the Pahiyas festival in Lucban. Quezon on May 15 in honor of the patron saint San Isidro
kipkipto carry under the armpit
kipotnarrow; tight
kiratasymmetrical opening of eyes, one larger and the other half-closed or narrower
kirito flirt
kirotpain
kisapglow, glitter, twinkle
kisap-matablink of an eye
kisayto shake involuntarily
kisighandsome; dashing
kislapto sparkle
kislotto twitch suddenly
kitayou and I
kita (find)to find
kita (meet)to meet
kitikitimosquito larva; a fidgety, mischievous person
klaseclass
klimaclimate
kliyenteclient
klubclub
komy (comes after the noun it possesses)
kobrato collect payment
kolehiyocollege
kolonisato colonize
kolonisadocolonized
kolonisadorcolonizer
kolonisasyoncolonization
kolonyacolony
kolonyalcolonial
kolonyalisasyoncolonization
kolonyalismocolonialism
koloretecosmetics
kolorumcolorum; unlicensed or unregistered operation
kolumcolumn
kolumnistacolumnist
komacomma
komadrefemale sponsor in baptism, confirmation, or marriage of one's child; close female friend
komadronamidwife
komandantecommandant; commander
kombinasyoncombination
komedordining room
komedyacomedia
komedyantecomedian
komemorasyoncommemoration
komentaristacommentator
komentaryocommentary
komentocomment
komersiyantebusinessperson
komersiyocommerce
kometacomet
komikocomedian
komisaryocommissioner
komisyoncommission (fee)
komitecommittee
kompadremale sponsor in baptism, confirmation, or marriage of one's child; close male friend
kompanyagang
kompensasyoncompensation
kompetisyoncompetition
kompletocomplete
komportablecomfortable
komposisyoncomposition
kompositorcomposer
kompradormerchant
komprehensibocomprehensive
kompromisocompromise
kompyutercomputer
komunidadcommunity
komunikasyoninformation or message sent
komunismocommunism
komunyoncommunion
kondecount, earl, bearer of a royal title in England
kondenato condemn
kondenadosentenced
kondensadacondensed milk
kondensadocondensed
kondensasyoncondensation
kondesacountess
kondisyoncondition
kondominyocondominium
konduktor/-toraconductor (orchestra); bus/train conductor
kongresistacongressperson
kongresocongress
konsehalcouncilor
konsehocouncil
konsentito tolerate or condone wrong, unjustified, or immoral acts
konseptoconcept
konserbasyonconservation
konserbatiboconservative
konserbatismoconservatism
konserbatoryoconservatory
konsesyonaryoconcessionaire
konsiderato be considered
konsiderableconsiderable
konsiderasyonconsideration
konsiyensiyaconscience
konsiyertoconcert
konsolasyonconsolation
konsorteconsort
konstelasyonconstellation
konstitusyonconstitution
konstruksiyonconstruction
konsulconsul
konsuladoconsulate
konsultato consult
konsultantconsultant
konsumerismoconsumerism
konsumidoirritated; annoyed
konsumisyonirritation, annoyance
konsumoconsumption
konsuweloconsolation
kontadorelectric meter
kontakto be contacted (establish communication)
kontemplasyoncontemplation
kontentocontented; satisfied
kontestcontest
kontestantcontestant
kontia little; a bit
kontraagainst, anti-
kontra-lasonantidote
kontra-rebolusyoncounterrevolution
kontrabandocontraband
kontrabidaantagonist
kontradiksiyoncontradiction
kontraksiyoncontraction
kontrasepsiyoncontraception
kontratacontract (agreement)
kontratistacontractor
kontribusyoncontribution
kontrobersiyacontroversy
kontrobersiyalcontroversial
kontrolto control
kontroladocontrolled
konyoa Filipino socialite stereotype associated with Taglish speech
kooperasyoncooperation
kooperatibacooperative
koordinadocoordinated
koordinasyoncoordination
kopawine glass
kopitasmall cup
koponanteam
kopyacopy
kopyurcoiffure; hairstyle
korderolamb
kordilyeramountain range
kordonto cordon off
koreaKorea
koreanoKorean (person)
koreksiyoncorrection
koreograpiyachoreography
koreograpochoreographer
koridometrical romance with stanza of five eight-syllable monorhyme lines
korneacornea
koronacrown
koronasyoncoronation
korporalcorporal
korporasyoncorporation
kortecourt
kortesiyacourtesy
kortoshorts
korupsiyoncorruption
koryenteelectricity
kosmetikocosmetic
kostumbrecustoms, habits
kostureradressmaker
kotilyoncotillion
kotongto ask for a bribe
kotsecar
krayolacrayon
kredensiyalcredential
kreditocredit
kremasyoncremation
krimencrime
kriminalcriminal
kriminologocriminologist
kriminolohiyacriminology
krisdouble-edged blade weapon
krisantemochrysanthemum (genus Chrysanthemum)
krisiscrisis
kristalcrystal
kristiyanismoChristianity
kristiyanoChristian
kristobet collector in cockfighting
kritikalin critical condition
kritikocritic (person who finds fault)
kritisismocriticism
kronolohiyachronology
kruscross
krusipihocrucifix
krusipiksiyoncrucifixion
kubakoblow-roofed hut; shanty
kubingbamboo jaw harp
kublihanhideout; place where someone hid
kuboltent
kubyertadeck of a ship
kubyertosdining utensils
kudetacoup d'etat
kudkodto grate
kudlitapostrophe
kudyapitwo-stringed boat-shape instrument
kugoncogon grass (Impereta cylindrica L.Beauv.)
kuhato get; to take
kuholsnail, escargot (Pila luzonica)
kukofingernail
kukotto nibble; to eat in small bites
kulanglacking; insufficient; incomplete
kulanilymph node
kulantrocilantro ALSO wansoy (Coriandrum sativum)
kulasisiPhilippine hanging parrot
kulatato blow or strike with the butt (of a rifle or firearm)
kulaycolor
kuligligcricket
kulimbatto rob; to steal; to pilfer
kulintanga set of eight gongs
kulitto persistently try to get what one wants from another person
kulitistye
kuloto boil water
kulobairtight
kulogthunder
kulongsurrounded, encircled, imprisoned, jailed
kulotcurly, wavy
kultibadocultivated
kultocult
kulturaculture
kulturalcultural
kulubotto wrinkle; to crease
kulugowart
kulunganjail
kumadrefemale godparent; close female friend
kumahogto hurry to finish something
kumainto eat
kumalatto become full of trash, litter, mess, etc
kumandercommander
kumantato sing
kumareVAR kumadre, m are
kumbagafor instance
kumbensidoconvinced
kumbensiyonconvention
kumbensiyonalconventional
kumbentoconvent
kumbenyenteconvenient
kumbersasyonconversation
kumbersiyonconversion
kumbidato invite
kumbiksiyonconviction
kumbinsito be convinced
kumintangindigenous warrior song and dance of Batangas
kumitato earn
kumotblanket
kumpadreVAR kompadre, kumpare, pare
kumpareVAR kompadre, kumpadre, pare
kumpasto gesture; to beat time
kumpedensiyaconfidence
kumpedensiyalconfidential
kumperensiyaconference
kumpesorconfessor
kumpirmato confirm
kumpisalto confess
kumpiskato confiscate
kumpiyansaconfidence
kumpletocomplete
kumpolclump
kumporidádconformity
kumpormein agreement; conforming
kumuhato get
kumunoyquicksand
kumustaGreeting meaning “How are you?”
kunacrib
kunanto video
kunattough; chewy
kundanganrespect; consideration
kundiexcept
kungif; when (conditional)
kuninto get
kunoso they say
kunotto wrinkle; to crease; to furrow
kuntawa martial arts form of the Muslims in southern Philippines
kunwaas if; pretending
kunwarito pretend
kunyapitto hold tightly
kupangtree bean
kupasto fade
kupitto pilfer
kupkopto keep and protect
kurapriest, curate
kurakotcorrupt official
kuralcorral, pen
kurapto blink
kurasonto be loved and wanted in the heart
kurbato curve
kurbatanecktie
kurikongscabies
kursodiarrhea
kusito cook food
kusinerocook
kusinghalf-cent used during the Spanish period
kuskosto clean by rubbing or scrubbing
kusotsawdust, wood shavings
kutingtingto analyze or investigate the finest detail of something
kutobhunch
kutsabacollusion; being in cahoots
kutsaraspoon
kutsaritateaspoon
kutsaronto use a ladle
kutsayChinese chives (Allium odoratum)
kutserorig driver
kutsilyoknife
kutsonmattress
kuwadernonotebook
kuwadrastable for horses
kuwadropicture frame
kuwagoowl (order Strigiformes)
kuwakotobacco smoker's pipe
kuwaltamoney
kuwanfiller word to say "something" eg iyong kuwan That one
kuwartamoney
kuwartelbarracks, quarters
kuwartoroom
kuwatrofour
kuwelyocollar
kuwentabill, calculation, value, importance, usefulness
kuwentostory
kuwentong bayanfolk tale
kuwerdasstring
kuwintasnecklace
kuwitcomma
kuyaolder brother; respectful form of address for an older male
kuyoggang; mob
kuyomact of clenching; clenched hold
kwek-kwekstreet food made from either chicken or duck egg covered with orange colored batter and deep fried