EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
ugly, unattractive...
carbon...
carbonate...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/shon-DA/
FIL: Isang salitang balbal para sa "pangit".
EN: ugly, unattractive
Gay lingo for 'pangit' (ugly). Why say pangit when you can say 'shonda'? It has more flair. 'Shonda ang ugali niya' (His/her attitude is ugly). It's the kind of ugly that's not just physical but can also describe a situation or behavior.
A playful alteration of 'pangit' (ugly), common in Filipino gay lingo (Swardspeak). The exact origin is unclear but follows the pattern of creating more 'stylish' sounding words.
ROOT MEANING: ugly, unsightly
Used in informal conversations and gay lingo (Swardspeak). Can be considered offensive if used maliciously.
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🇵🇭 Ay, ang shonda naman ng design ng damit na 'yan.
🇺🇸 Oh, the design of that dress is so ugly.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang mag-alala, hindi ka shonda, kailangan mo lang ng tulog.
🇺🇸 Don't worry, you're not ugly, you just need some sleep.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.