masanting
The Kapampangan word for the English phrase "pogi" is masanting.
masanting is a term used to describe a man who is physically attractive or handsome.
Did you know?
- Because masanting can mean 'good', using it to describe a man's appearance can sometimes carry a connotation of him having a 'good' or virtuous character.
- Kapampangan speakers may use masanting to describe a piece of music or a voice, meaning it is 'melodious' rather than 'handsome'.
- Using the Tagalog-derived pogi instead of masanting in a formal Kapampangan setting can sometimes make a speaker sound more like a media personality than a local.
Examples in context
- Masanting ya ing anak a iyan.That boy is handsome.
- Masanting ya ing kapatad mu.Your brother is handsome.
Example conversation
Maria is complimenting Juan on his appearance.
- MariaMasanting ka ning aldo a iti, Juan.You look handsome today, Juan.
- JuanSalamat, Maria.Thank you, Maria.
- MariaBago ba ing panyulut mu?Is your outfit new?
- JuanWa, binili ku ya nite.Yes, I bought it recently.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry masanting, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
