nerd
The Tagalog word for nerd is nerd.
The term nerd is used to describe an intellectual or highly skillful person, typically one who is introverted.
Meaning: intellectual, skillful person, generally introverted (noun)
Did you know?
- While nerd is used in the Philippines, people often use the term bida-bida to describe someone who shows off their knowledge in a way that annoys others.
- In Tagalog, you can add the prefix maka- to words to describe someone's inclination, so one might say they are maka-libro (pro-book) to describe nerd-like behavior.
- While 'nerd' is a loanword, it is often used alongside the Spanish-derived word estudyante to describe a student who is overly focused on academics.
Examples in context
- Miss, ikaw ba'y isang nerd?Miss, are you a nerd?
- Talagang nerd ang kuya ko sa computer.My older brother is a real computer nerd.
- Huwag mong asarin ang nerd na iyon.Don't tease that nerd.
- Sabi nila ay nerd daw ako.They say that I am a nerd.
Example conversation
Christina and Jose are talking about their classmate.
- ChristinaNerd ba si Mark?Is Mark a nerd?
- JoseOo, pero sobrang galing niya sa computer.Yes, but he is very good with computers.
- ChristinaKailangan ko ng tulong ng isang nerd.I need a nerd's help.
- JoseSige, itatanong ko sa kanya para sa iyo.Okay, I will ask him for you.
