Gile (en. Wickedness)

/ˈɡile/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of having bad intentions or thoughts.
His wickedness brought disaster to many.
Ang kanyang gile ay nagdala ng kapahamakan sa marami.
An indication of the evil being done by a person.
I can't stand the wickedness of his heart.
Hindi ko kayang tiisin ang gile ng kanyang puso.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'gila' meaning 'self'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wickedness of the heart
The cruelty or evilness of a person.
gile ng puso

Related Words

evil
A characteristic that expresses bad or immoral behavior.
masama
depravity
Incapability of being good; an example of moral corruption.
kalaswaan

Slang Meanings

soft or smooth skin
Her skin is so gile, like a baby's!
Ang gile ng balat niya, parang baby!
gentle or kind person
He's the gile one in the group, always helping out.
Siya yung gile sa grupo, lagi nagtutulong.
social standing or status
The gile of our fellow workers is quite low.
Nasa gile ang mga kapwa naming nagtatrabaho.
fun or lively conversation
Our gile earlier was so funny!
Ang gile ng kwentuhan namin kanina, nakakatawa!