EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
awesome, amazing, badass...
strengthening...
act of spoiling or pampering...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/na-pa-ka-HA-yop/
FIL: (Kolokyal) Nagpapahayag ng matinding paghanga sa isang pambihirang galing, gawa, o kakayahan.
EN: awesome, amazing, badass
The highest praise you can get from your barkada after you do something incredibly cool, like a perfect three-point shot or acing a presentation. It's like "awesome" or "beast mode" but with a distinct Pinoy flavor.
From `napaka-` (superlative prefix) + `hayop` (animal). The meaning evolved in slang usage.
ROOT MEANING: animal
Used informally among peers to express intense admiration for a skill or achievement. Intonation is key to distinguish it from the insult.
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🇵🇭 Nakita mo 'yung ginawa niyang guitar solo? Napakahayop!
🇺🇸 Did you see that guitar solo he did? It was freaking awesome!
🇵🇭 Tumakbo siya ng 10 kilometro sa loob ng 30 minuto, napakahayop ng tibay!
🇺🇸 He ran 10 kilometers in 30 minutes, his endurance is badass!
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.