Kandos (en. Cute)

kan-dos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that is charming or interesting.
That child is so cute because of his smile.
Ang batang iyon ay napaka-kandos dahil sa kanyang ngiti.
A term used for adorable animals or things.
She showed her cute kitten to her friends.
Ipinakita niya ang kanyang kandos na kuting sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Etymology

Ipinanganak mula sa mga katutubong wika sa Pilipinas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cute kitten
A kitten that is charming and cute.
kandos na kuting

Related Words

child
A person at a young age.
bata
animal
A being that is not human, typically having a brain and the ability to move.
hayop

Slang Meanings

Because of wealth, arrogant or stubborn.
Even though he isn't that good, with his haughty attitude, you'd think he knows everything.
Kahit na hindi siya magaling, sa kandos niyang attitude, akala mo kung sinong ang dami ng alam.
Too high on one's self.
That's enough, don't be so full of yourself, you're not even a celebrity.
Tama na, huwag kang masyadong kandos, hindi ka naman celebrity.