pangit
The English word "ugly" is pangit in Tagalog.
pangit is used to describe something that is displeasing to the eye or not aesthetically pleasing. Beyond physical appearance, it can also be used to describe abstract concepts such as actions, ideas or situations.
Meaning: displeasing to the eye, not aesthetically pleasing (adj)
Which one should you use?
While pangit is the standard term, you may encounter panget as an informal version. To express that something is extremely ugly, the colloquial phrase saksakan ng pangit can be used or the informal phrase pangit na pangit for a literal translation of "very ugly".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more formal way to say "not beautiful," you can use hindi maganda. In informal speech, you may hear the variant panget.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the superlative degree, meaning "the ugliest," use the form pinakapangit.
Did you know?
- The colloquial intensifier saksakan ng pangit literally translates to 'a stabbing of ugliness', using 'saksakan' (stabbing/insertion) to emphasize the extreme nature of the adjective.
- In Filipino culture, calling someone pangit can be a playful term of endearment between very close friends, provided the tone is lighthearted.
- When someone is described as pangit in a joking way, a common retort is to claim that their 'inner beauty' is what truly matters, reflecting a strong cultural emphasis on 'kagandahang loob' or inner nobility.
Examples in context
- Pangit ang ate mo.Your sister is ugly.This sentence shows how to use pangit to describe a person.Tatoeba #11824398 by qwertzu, translation #11824395 by LdjuherTaqvaylit
- Pangit ang relihiyon ninyo.Your religion is ugly.This sentence demonstrates using pangit to describe an abstract concept like a religion.Tatoeba #3667721 by nonong, translation #3667726 by mervert1
- Saksakan ng pangit si Sami.Sami was ugly as fuck.This sentence illustrates the colloquial intensifier saksakan ng pangit to emphasize extreme ugliness.Tatoeba #11574854 by qwertzu, translation #7278854 by OsoHombre
- Siya ay pangit.He/She is ugly.
- Ang damit niya ay panget.Her clothes are ugly.
- Ang bahay na iyon ay pangit na pangit.That house is very ugly.
- Grabe, pangit ng itsura ng damit mo!Wow, your outfit looks really ugly!
- Siya ay may pangit na katawan.He/She has an ugly body.
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Example conversation
Angela and Mark are looking at a piece of modern art.
- AngelaBakit ang pangit ng painting na ito?Why is this painting so ugly?
- MarkPara sa akin, kakaiba lang ang estilo nito.For me, the style is just unique.
- AngelaHindi, talaga namang pangit siya.No, it really is ugly.
- MarkSige, hanapin na lang natin ang ibang art.Okay, let's just look for other art.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
