napakaganda
The Tagalog phrase for "so pretty" is napakaganda.
napakaganda is used to describe someone or something that is very attractive or beautiful.
What does it mean word for word?
The prefix napaka- is used to intensify an adjective, functioning like "so" or "very" in English.
Which one should you use?
Maganda means "pretty", whereas napakaganda means "so pretty" or "very beautiful".
How does it change in a sentence?
napakaganda is an adjective that can be used to describe both people and inanimate objects.
Did you know?
- The root word ganda is used in the phrase gandang loob, which doesn't refer to physical beauty but describes a person's inner kindness and generosity.
- Because Tagalog is gender-neutral, napakaganda is used for women, men, and objects without needing to change the word's form.
- In a playful or romantic context, people might use napakaganda sarcastically to tease someone who is acting overly proud or 'feeling' too beautiful.
Examples in context
- Ang ganda mo talaga.You are really beautiful.
- Grabe, ang ganda-ganda mo.Wow, you are so pretty.
- Napakaganda ng tanawin dito.The view here is so pretty.
- Napakaganda ng iyong suot.What you are wearing is so beautiful.
- Napakaganda ng mga bulaklak sa hardin.The flowers in the garden are so pretty.
Example conversation
Mark and Jasmine are walking through a blooming park.
- MarkNapakaganda ng mga bulaklak dito, Jasmine.The flowers here are so pretty, Jasmine.
- JasmineOo, napakaganda talaga ng paligid.Yes, the surroundings are truly beautiful.
- MarkMasaya ako na pumunta tayo rito.I am happy that we came here.
- JasmineAko rin, napakaganda ng araw ngayon.Me too, the day is so beautiful today.
