Kahangahanga (en. Amazing)

/kahangahanga/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Expresses intense admiration towards something or someone.
Her talent in singing is amazing.
Ang kanyang talento sa pag-awit ay kahangahanga.
Emphasizes the unbelievable nature of an experience or event.
The beauty of the view from the top of the mountain is astonishing.
Kahangahanga ang ganda ng tanawin sa itaas ng bundok.
Used to describe things with extraordinary quality or traits.
His creations are amazing in detail.
Ang kanyang mga likha ay kahangahanga sa detalye.

Etymology

comes from the word 'hangang-hanga' which means excessive admiration or astonishment.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Your work is amazing!
Expresses intense admiration for a creation or action.
Kahangahanga ang iyong gawa!
The views here are amazing.
The sights are of such excellence that they are unbelievable.
Kahangahanga ang mga tanawin dito.

Related Words

admiration
The feeling of liking or recognizing the excellence of a person or thing.
paghanga
rare
Things that are not easily found or common.
bihira

Slang Meanings

Cool
His performance was amazing, he's really cool!
Ang galing ng performance niya, ang astig talaga!
So beautiful
Her artwork is amazing, it's so beautiful!
Kahangahanga ang ginawa niyang artwork, sobrang ganda!
Unmatched
His talent is amazing, it's truly unmatched!
Kahangahanga ang talent niya, walang kapantay talaga!