EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
more desirable; more preferable...
unfazed, unaffected, can't be bothered...
inexpressible, indescribable...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/LA-long ka-NA-is NA-is/
FIL: Isang parirala na naglalarawan sa isang bagay o sitwasyon na mas kaakit-akit, mas gugustuhin, o mas mainam kumpara sa iba.
EN: more desirable; more preferable
This is the "upgrade" you're looking for. Comparing two job offers? The one with the higher salary and free coffee is "lalong kanais-nais." It's choosing between good and better. Parang sa love life, you meet someone nice, then you meet someone who's nice AND funny and loves the same weird memes as you—siya yung lalong kanais-nais.
From "lalong" (more so) and "kanais-nais" (desirable, from root "nais" - want/desire).
ROOT MEANING: wish; desire; want
A comparative adjectival phrase. "Lalong" is a ligatured form of "lalo na" or "lalo + -ng".
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🇵🇭 Ang alok na may kasamang benepisyo ay lalong kanais-nais.
🇺🇸 The offer that includes benefits is more desirable.
🇵🇭 Mas tahimik dito, kaya lalong kanais-nais na lugar para mag-aral.
🇺🇸 It's quieter here, making it a more preferable place to study.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.