nakakadiri
The Tagalog word for disgusting is nakakadiri.
nakakadiri is used to describe something repulsive or distasteful. This applies to both physical things that are revolting, such as filth or insects and to behaviors or people that are considered morally or socially repulsive.
Meaning: repulsive, distasteful (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is built from the root diri, which means disgust or loathing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The prefix naka- is combined with the reduplicated root diri to create an adjective that describes something that causes disgust.
Did you know?
- Tagalog has a separate word, suya, for a type of disgust caused by boredom, annoyance or being fed up with someone.
- The intensity of the word can be scaled by repeating the root even more, making it sound much more visceral and immediate.
- While nakakadiri describes the object causing the feeling, Filipinos use nadidiri to describe the person feeling the disgust.
Examples in context
- Nakakadiri ang pinsan mo.Your cousin is disgusting.This sentence shows how to describe a person using nakakadiri.Tatoeba #13889181 by qwertzu, translation #6629738 by Eccles17
- "Ano 'tong nakakadiring ito?" "Gagamba 'yan. Ayun lang.""What is this disgusting thing?" "It's a spider. That's all."This sentence illustrates using nakakadiri to describe a thing.Tatoeba #11263705 by qwertzu, translation #10000688 by AlanF_US
- Nakakadiri!Disgusting!This sentence shows how to use nakakadiri as an exclamation.Tatoeba #11268356 by qwertzu, translation #1342184 by marcelostockle
- Ang amoy ng basura, sobrang baho!The smell of the garbage is extremely disgusting!
- Ang amoy ng kanin, nakakasuka!The smell of the rice is disgusting!
- Kadiri naman 'yang ipis na 'yan!That cockroach is disgusting!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Juan are looking at some spoiled food in the fridge.
- MariaJuan, tingnan mo itong pagkain, nakakadiri na.Juan, look at this food, it's disgusting now.
- JuanOo nga, amuyin mo lang, nakakadiri talaga.You're right, just smell it, it's really disgusting.
- MariaItapon mo na 'yan agad sa basura.Throw that in the trash immediately.
- JuanSige, gagawin ko na ngayon din.Okay, I'll do it right now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
