ca
The Fijian word for ugly is ca.
ca is an adjective used to describe something that is displeasing to the eye or not aesthetically pleasing.
Meaning: displeasing to the eye, not aesthetically pleasing (adj)
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, ca is used to describe something 'incorrect' or 'wrong' in a logical sense, such as a wrong answer.
- Because ca can mean 'bad' or 'evil', using it to describe a person's appearance can sometimes imply that the person is a person of bad character rather than just being unattractive.
- Because ca also means 'bad', it is used in common expressions to describe 'bad' weather or a 'bad' smell.
Examples in context
- E ca sara na ivakarau ni vale oqori.That house looks really ugly.
Example conversation
Teresia and Sairusa are looking at an old building.
- TeresiaSairusa, na gonevaka-vale qo e ca.Sairusa, this building is ugly.
- SairusaIo, e ca vakatau na kena vakatovutaki.Yes, its design is ugly.
- TeresiaEna vakatovutaki tale mada?Will it be redesigned?
- SairusaEna vakatovutaki tale ena mataka mai.It will be redesigned tomorrow.
