EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
beauty contest...
smart-alecky reasoning; sophistry...
fishing with a hook and line; angling...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Isang paligsahan kung saan ang mga kalahok ay naglalaban-laban sa batayan ng pisikal na kagandahan at iba pang katangian.
EN: beauty contest
The national sport of the Philippines, basically. From barangay-level pageants to Miss Universe, this is the arena where candidates compete to see who is the 'fairest of them all.' It's not just about looks; may Q&A portion din para 'may substance.' Think of it as a competition to see who has the best 'ganda' (beauty).
From `pa-` (a contest prefix) + `ganda` (beauty) + `-han` (locative suffix).
ROOT MEANING: beautiful
Can also be used figuratively for a competition of quality or aesthetics between things, not just people.
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🇵🇭 Sumali ang kapatid ko sa pagandahan sa aming piyesta.
🇺🇸 My sister joined the beauty contest during our fiesta.
🇵🇭 Naging pagandahan ng mga parol ang bawat bahay tuwing Pasko.
🇺🇸 Every house engaged in a competition of lanterns' beauty during Christmas.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.