ganda
/ɡanˈda/
The Tagalog word for cutie is ganda.
ganda is used to refer to a cute person or animal.
Meaning: cute person or animal (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɡanˈda/.
Did you know?
- The term ganda may share a common ancestor with the Sanskrit word for 'garlic' or 'bulbous plants'.
- The word ganda is frequently used in 'pabebe' speak, a manner of talking characterized by a childish, cute voice to appear more endearing.
- The word ganda is frequently repeated as ganda-ganda to emphasize that someone is exceptionally cute or pretty.
Example conversation
Maria shows Juan a photo of her new puppy.
- MariaTingnan mo itong aso ko.Look at my dog.
- JuanAng ganda naman niya!What a cutie!
- MariaSalamat, Juan.Thank you, Juan.
- JuanGusto ko rin ng ganyang aso.I want a cutie dog like that too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ganda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ganda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
