Kakaiba (en. Unique)

/ka-ka-i-ba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates something that is different from others.
Her dress has a unique design.
May kakaibang disenyo ang kanyang damit.
A type of collection characterized by unusual features.
His talent is truly unique.
Ang kanyang talento ay talagang kakaiba.
Emphasizes the nature of difference.
Unique animals play a big role in ecology.
Ang mga kakaibang hayop ay may malaking bahagi sa ekolohiya.

Etymology

Nature of emphasizing difference or uniqueness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unique experience
An experience that is not ordinary or unique.
kakaibang karanasan
unique talent
A distinctive ability that is not commonly found.
kakaibang talento

Related Words

varied
Emphasizes different forms of difference.
kakaiba-iba
proud
Expressing special identity or difference.
ipinagmamalaki

Slang Meanings

Super unique or unusual.
That gimmick of yours is something else, huh! I don't know what you're thinking.
Kakaiba 'yang gimik mo, ha! Di ko alam kung anong iniisip mo.
Fun or cool.
It's so fun here, it's really something else!
Ang saya dito, sobrang kakaiba!
Has a unique style or form.
That outfit of yours is something else, how did you think of that?
Kakaiba 'yang outfit mo, paano mo naisip 'yan?