matsura
The Kapampangan word for ugly is matsura.
matsura is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is displeasing to the eye or not aesthetically pleasing.
Meaning: displeasing to the eye, not aesthetically pleasing (adj)
Did you know?
- The root word tsura is believed by some linguists to be influenced by the Spanish word figura, meaning figure or shape.
- The word matsura shares a conceptual connection with words for 'spoiled' or 'rotten' food, suggesting that something 'ugly' is something that has lost its natural quality.
- The phrase Matsura mu! can be used as an exclamation of shock or disbelief regarding someone's behavior, regardless of their physical looks.
Examples in context
- Matsura ing kulay ning pintura.The color of the paint is ugly.
- Matsura ing sapatos a biniye mu kaku.The shoes you gave me are ugly.
- Bakit matsura ing drowing na?Why is his drawing ugly?
Example conversation
Jose and Rochelle are looking at a piece of old furniture.
- JoseRochelle, matsura ya pu iting lamesa.Rochelle, this table is ugly.
- RochelleAli, Jose, makatua la mu.No, Jose, they are just old.
- JosePero matsura talaga ing disenyo na.But its design is really ugly.
- RochelleMalyari tamu yang pinturan.We can paint it.
