26+ beautiful Tagalog words - Ling App (2023)

This is the truth: the Philippine language is a beautiful language. But what makes this one unique is its beauty.a block of woodwords likeemotion and heroism,that is what we are learning today. So keep reading below!

What makes a language unique? It's the words that are your productsbeautiful culture🇧🇷 In the Philippines there are many of these beautiful words in the Tagalog language. These words are the product of the long history of the country, even before the arrival of the colonizers. Culture and history make these words uniquely Filipino, although they share similar ideas to the English language. So, without further ado, let's discover the beauty of the Filipino/Tagalog language.

Tagalog word for handsome

Before learning about various beautiful Tagalog words, let's first learn how to say the wordLindoin Philippine language. Filipinos use the word oftenI callin most situations. You can use it to describe a person, thing, place, and more. However, Filipinos also use the following terms:

• enough enough enough enough
• Beautiful - Hermosa, hermosa
• Adorable/attractive: handsome, desirable, affable, charming.
• Nakabibighani - Enchanting and Captivating Beauty

Filipinos use these essential words to say beautiful in their language. The meaning of these words may be the same, but they are used in different situations and contexts. If you want to know more you can read the blog titled7 Easy Ways to Say Beautiful in Tagalog.

beautiful words in tagalog

Every language is unique, and like other languages, Tagalog/Filipino has many beautiful words to offer. It is a product of its rich culture and history. These words were transmitted orally, written down and preserved to this day.

Another reason why these Tagalog words are considered cute is that they are not often used in casual conversation anymore. With increasing modernization and globalization, some Filipinos no longer know the meaning of these words. So when you hear those words, it's music to your ears.

Fortunately, some people still fight to preserve them, as well as writers, composers, teachers, etc. You can see many of these beautiful Tagalog words on social media as they are often pinned on the free Pinterest app. You can go to Pinterest, log in, and search for these words. These words are also shared with people wherever they are, even if their first language is not Filipino.

If you are looking to expand your vocabulary with beautiful Tagalog words, here is a list to get you started. You will not only learn the words, but also the culture and history behind what made them so beautiful.

heroic

Example sentence:Filipino heroic spirit has been seen during the pandemic because of the community pantry.(The spirit of community unity has been seen during the pandemic thanks to the community pantry.)

The wordheroicesthe spirit of community cooperation and unity.This is one of the really valuable words in Filipino culture. It is at the center of Filipino values.heroicIt is one of the greatest Philippine values ​​to be seen to date. The best-known image of these values ​​is Lipat-Bahay, where Filipinos raise onehut (traditionalphilippine house)move. This culture turns an ordinary person into a true hero.

romantic emotion

Example sentence:I couldn't contain my excitement when I saw it.(I can't stop getting butterflies as soon as I see you.)

have you ever felthave butterflies in the stomachwhen you see the person you like or love? that is whatromantic emotionit seems, although there is no actual translated version of this word in English. This is the feeling of exhilaration or euphoria when someone is in a romantic experience, for example when an army met BTS or when Swifty met Taylor Swift.

Valley

Example sentence: Is the serenade still in fashion?(Is the serenade still in style?)

Valleyand thetraditional way of courting someone🇧🇷 It is when the suitor courts the person he likesSerenade🇧🇷 In the past, only the guys in front of the girl's house used to do this with their instruments and some amplification. The girl will only look out the window. This is one of the most popular old-fashioned ways of dating that will always make your heart race. Today you can also see girls serenading boys.

If so

Example sentence:I will always sing Kundiman for you. 🇧🇷Paralumanby adi(I will always sing you a love song.)

Combined withOf,noIt is also a word that you need to learn.If soIt's a love songThat's the song that the boys sing and play all at onceValleyOne of Kundiman's classics ispretty star(1926) by Nicanor Abelardo.

The Philippine art song Kundiman arose during a movement against Western musical traditions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The gender it representsDating and eternal love., served as a platform to reestablish the Filipino nationalist identity. Composers such as Francisco Santiago and Nicanor Abelardo were pioneers, writing songs that drew on traditional folk music and words to fight against the Spanish and American invasion.

distinguishable

Example sentence:Now I have something special. 🇧🇷I already have someone special.)

One of the sweetest things in life is knowing that you belong to someone.distinguishableor someone special.Filipinos use this wordbonding with someone special and you'll mostly hear this during commercials. The word Tinatangi comes from the root tangi, which means one or only. So if someone says "Ikaw ang aking tinatangi". It means that you are the only one of them.

Indecent

Example sentence:They talked about their pampering in asotea🇧🇷 (He was talking to his close partner on the porch.)

The wordtreated came from the wordfresco,that meansintimate conversation.that saidtreatedmeans a pleasant and intimate companion. In a Filipino Masterpiece called Noli Me Tangere, a chapter called "Pag-uulayaw sa Asotea" where María Clara and Crisóstomo Ibarra talk on the Asotea or balcony. They remember their relationship while they were apart for a long time.

This scene is what traditional dating and relationships look like. The boy visits the girl at her house. Today, this culture is not strictly practiced, especially in urban areas like Manila. However, there are still old-fashioned parents, especially in rural areas, who want to keep it that way.

Paraluman

Example sentence:Paraluman, I will take you to a paradise that you never expected. 🇧🇷Paralumanby adi(Paraluman, I will take you to an unexpected paradise).

"You look like Paraluman when we were young."

Filipinos will choose to sing the above line instead of just reading it. There? That's because it comes from a very popular Filipino song called "Ang Huling El Bimbo" by Eraserheads, in which they mention paraluman, a Filipino-German actress. Her name is Sigrid Sophia Agatha von Giese.

you use the wordbedside lampused to refer to a very attractive woman. In the early 19th century, Filipino poets usedbedside lampdescribea muse or woman who inspires creativity🇧🇷 It is also an old-fashioned Tagalog word for "magnetic needle" that works similar to a compass. In that sense the wordbedside lampit is no longer in use.

In the idea of ​​being a particularly attractive woman, abedside lampIt can also be translated as "goddess". If you want a more understandable explanation of the word, listen to the songParalumanby Adi. Be sure to turn on the subtitles to understand the lyrics. You can also hear many beautiful Tagalog words in this song.

Lindo

Example sentence:I wanted a good-looking, good-hearted young man.(She likes good-hearted, handsome men.)

have you ever seen one?brave, handsome, intelligent and sophisticated man🇧🇷 In Tagalog is the word for thatBonito🇧🇷 This is the type of man that Filipinos want, but of course, they don't always look for someone handsome. A man used to have to prove his love and worth to a woman's parents before marrying her. Dating apps can't do that anymore these days.

determination

Example sentence:Fate brought us together.(Fate brought us together.)

There are things in life that we cannot control. These things have to happen whether we like it or not, because it is ours.determinationThe Tagalog word Tadhana is an invisible force that causes events.beyond the control of mortals.

Memory

Example sentence:Our memories will remain in my heart.(Our memories will always be in my heart).

Do you have any good memories or keepsakes that you treasure? The Tagalog word for this ismemory🇧🇷 Today this word is often heard in songs, stories and poems. People don't always use it in casual conversation.

goddess

Example sentence: When I saw you at the Bathala meeting point, there was a sparkle in your eyes that I couldn't understand. - Moira's Meeting(When I saw you with a wink at the meeting point of God, I couldn't understand it).

Christianity came to the Philippines during the Spanish colonization. Before that, the ancient Filipinos used to worship deities. Like the Romans and the Greeks, the Filipinos also have mythology andgoddessHe is the transcendent Supreme Being, the creator and ruler of the cosmos, according to the ancient indigenous Tagalog religion.

Nordic

Example sentence: The north wind is felt in the Philippines from November to December.(The northeast monsoon is felt in the Philippines from November to December.)

Amihan is the word the locals use to refer to the northeast wind. Interestingly, she is also known as the name of the wind goddess in the Filipino fantasy series.charmed.

Tempo

Example sentence:Even though I was really angry, I was still trying to calm down. 🇧🇷Even though I am very angry, I choose to control myself.)

Have you ever found yourself very irritable, angry or agitated and still manage to stay calm? The Tagalog word for this isTempo.Also used in connection withcontrol yourselff in challenging situations.

wet

Example sentence:My friend is in a bad mood because I didn't join our conversation.(My girlfriend is in a bad mood because I didn't make it to our date.)

There is no exact English translation of this word, although "sulk" or "sulk" is often thought to be the closest.wetis a term used in Filipino culture to describe various behaviorssomeone withdraws affection or joy from someone who has hurt their feelings.

blue

Example sentence:The blue color of the Philippine flag symbolizes peace, justice, sacrifice and truth. 🇧🇷The blue color of the Philippine flag represents peace, justice, sacrifice and truth).

One of the most common mistakes that even the locals make is related to theColor azul blueThe wordblueIt's not the Tagalog translation of blue because it's a Spanish word. The correct translation isazul.It is one of the most significant colors for Filipinos. it's in yoursbanderaand also mentioned in the national anthem of the Philippines.

Grill

Example sentence:I am delighted with our new dog.(I can't stop squeezing our new dog.)

Have you ever seen a baby so cute that you want to pinch its cheeks? That's how Gigil feels. It is an intense desire to squeeze something. It could also be an overwhelming urge to touch someone caused by overwhelming emotions like admiration and anger. For example, your mother is very angry with you for talking back while she is scolding you, so she says "Nanggigigil ako sa'yo", which could mean "I am controlling myself not to touch you now".

Muni-Muni/Magmuni-Muni

Example sentence:I climbed a mountain to meditate on the things of life.(I climbed a mountain to think about the things of life.)

When things get overwhelming or you need to think about your life choices,meditate or think.In Tagalog, that's whatmagmuni-muni medium.

alpine

Example sentence:I have freed myself from my dark past.– (I free myself from the attachment to my dark past.)

We tend to feel overwhelmed by life's problems and want to escape or free ourselves from that situation. Filipinos use the word alpas in this situation, which can literally and figuratively mean to break free or to break.lose.People don't use this word in casual conversation. You often hear that they use Laya/Lumaya, butalpinehe has more weight than Laya. She paints the picture of doing whatever it takes to break free, which symbolizes the effort to get out of a difficult situation.

Appeal

Example sentence:I hope you listen to my request.(I hope you listen to my request.)

Appealor begging is another level of asking for something. It approaches begging, where one is willing to give everything. Filipinos don't use it in casual conversation, but you often hear it in songs and movies, which makes everything better and more exciting.

o

Example sentence:My mother left me these jewels.(My mother gave me these jewels to keep.)

oit is something that is given to someone to keep. They can be material things like money and jewelry. It can also be people and it can also be a secret. if given ao,You must do everything you can to protect it and keep it safe.

rabia

Example sentence:I sent a torrent from my heart and confessed that I loved him.(I had an emotional outburst and confessed my love to him.)

When we are emotionally overwhelmed, we tend to:sudden burst of emotion🇧🇷 Sometimes we say things we don't mean because of our emotions. In Tagalog this is called Silakbo.

Quote

Example sentence:sleep together. (We sleep next to each other.)

This Tagalog word is a bit tricky becausePreismeans to lie next to, to lie next to, but usually includes an intimate partner. If you want to show lying on your side, just useSide to sidewhyPreisculturally understood as sex.

enchant

Example sentence:People might feel sorry for Pia Wurtzbach.(People can be mesmerized by the beauty of Pia Wurtzbach.)

Have you ever loved someone? It is as if you are transported to another world and it seems that you have lost yourself because you are completely enchanted. Filipinos call this Marahuyo in Tagalog. Just think of the Taylor Swift song Enchanted.

attracts

Example sentence: At first glance, her sparkling eyes immediately captivated me.(I was immediately captivated by her bright eyes at first sight.)

attractsIt's aextreme affectionfor something or someone. It gives you the feeling of being extremely tied up. It can also make you feel addicted to something, making you want to do it over and over again.

Nevertheless

Example sentence: Everything I said is just speculation.🇧🇷 (Everything I said is pure conjecture).

Neverthelessit is a conjecture or conjecture. It's a deeper word forHulaor guess You will rarely hear it said, but you will often see it in books and stories and hear it in movies and music.

restriction

Example sentence:The students protested against the teacher.(Students say goodbye to the teacher.)

Learning this word is the best way to end this list becausedisputemeans thelast goodbye.It is rarely used in casual conversation, but it is a popular title for high school graduations.

Other beautiful Filipino words

1. clouds -clouds
2. charm -Charm; fascination
3. Duda -duda
4. Caution -nurture
5. Asoge-Mercury (Element)
6. A -a priestess
7. Bahaghari –rainbow
8. grammar - grammar
9. Take a look -the pupil of the eye
10. doble -View; weak manifestation
11. fail -a woman; fail; young man
12. popa -Popa
13. twilight -sunrise
14. guided tours – Spark; electricity
15. Tierra -Bump
16. to weigh -To weigh; sadness
17. hilo -seashore
18. prayer -prayer
19. rein -Rein
20. Dayang-Princess; noble lady
21. fairies -A spirit, usually a minor god or goddess, believed to protect natural features.
22. fairies -hada femenina
23. fairies -Mythical ambient spirits believed to appear in human form.
24. prost -happiness
25. Nostalgia -loneliness; melancholic
26. Risa -A loud and uninhibited laugh (laughs)
27. Name -I call
28. Hiraya/Hiraya Manawari –The fruit of someone's dreams; desires and desires
29. ar-The atmosphere; the air up there
30. wanted -premonition
31. Indak –grooves; Dancing to the rhythm of the music
32. irog-Dear; loved
33. Freedom -freedom
34. Paz-Serenity; Calm
35. Intelligence -knowledge
36. Lakambini –musa
37. Lino -supreme ruler
38. Lamb - Intense tenderness and affection.
39. Secret -secret
40. Scream -Do something using your intellect and abilities.
41. Tears -tears
42. reyes -Edel
43. misleading -Unruly, elusive or untamed
44. Paz-Peaceful
45. conviction -sweetie
46. Check -Challenge; obstacle
47. Difficult -It's worth it; Worth the effort; It's worth the wait
48. Feeling -Old-fashioned word for love or beloved
49. Casa -Casa
50. twilight -sunset
51. History -Popa
52. Tampalasán –diabolical; villain
53. Take -friends fight
54. scenery -A critical change or transition / A development of a story or phenomenon

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