Alangalangsa (en. Stink)

/alaŋalaŋsa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A strong foul odor, usually coming from decaying things.
The stink from the trash reached the street.
Ang alangalangsa ng mga basura ay umaabot hanggang sa kalye.
A smell that causes nausea or unpleasant feeling.
I can't stand the stench of fish left in the sun.
Hindi ko matiis ang alangalangsa ng isda na naiwan sa araw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Smell of stink
Indicating the presence of a foul odor.
Amoy alangalangsa

Related Words

smell
The term referring to the sense related to the perception of odors.
amoy
stench
A strong unpleasant smell coming from undesirable sources.
panghing

Slang Meanings

smelly or foul
It smells like something rotten in the trash here.
Parang alangalangsa na ang amoy ng basurahan dito.
bad odor
The fish you bought smells so bad!
Yung isda na nabili mo, sobrang alangalangsa!
something unappealing or gross
I can't stand the gross smell of this street.
Hindi ko kaya ang alangalangsa na amoy ng kalsadang ito.