napakaganda
The English phrase "very beautiful" in Tagalog is napakaganda.
napakaganda can be used to describe people, places, objects or abstract concepts like a view or a song.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a combination of the intensive prefix 'napaka-' and the adjective 'ganda' (beauty/beautiful).
Which one should you use?
napakaganda is a much stronger intensive form than the standard adjective maganda.
How does it change in a sentence?
When 'napakaganda' is used immediately before a noun, the linker '-ng' is attached to the end of the word.
Did you know?
- The word ganda is shared with other languages in the Austronesian family, reflecting a prehistoric linguistic connection that spans from Madagascar to the Pacific islands.
- Filipinos often repeat the root word as maganda-ganda to describe something that is 'fairly' or 'quite' beautiful, which actually lowers the intensity compared to napakaganda.
- While napakaganda describes physical beauty, Filipinos often use the phrase maganda ang loob to describe someone who is 'beautiful on the inside' or has a kind heart.
Examples in context
- Napakaganda po ng nobya.The bride looked very beautiful.This sentence uses napakaganda to describe a bride.Tatoeba #11868062 by qwertzu, translation #23732 by CK
- Napakagandang bansa ng Italya.Italy is a very beautiful country.This sentence uses napakaganda to describe a country.Tatoeba #11519626 by qwertzu, translation #1658 by CK
- Napakaganda ng mga lawa sa lugar na ito.The lakes in this area are very beautiful.This sentence uses napakaganda to describe lakes.Tatoeba #11474617 by qwertzu, translation #8440203 by CK
- Ang iyong tula ay labis na maganda, nagtataglay ng pusong tumitibok.Your poem is very beautiful, it captures a beating heart.
- Ang bagong kotse mo ay napaka-ganda! Pangarap ko rin magkaroon ng ganyan.Your new car is very beautiful! I also dream of having one like that.
- Ang sunset sa dagat kanina ay sobrang ganda! Parang napasigla ang buong paligid.The sunset by the sea earlier was very beautiful! It brought life to the entire surroundings.
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Example conversation
Ricardo and Maria are looking at a sunset by the beach.
- RicardoNapakaganda ng paglubog ng araw.The sunset is very beautiful.
- MariaOo, nakakamangha talaga ito.Yes, it is truly amazing.
- RicardoNapakaganda mo rin ngayong gabi, Maria.You are also very beautiful tonight, Maria.
- MariaSalamat, Ricardo.Thank you, Ricardo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
