Maarte (en. Finicky)

/maˈarte/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A person who pays excessive attention to details or appearance.

She is finicky about clothes, always wearing what is in fashion.

Siya ay maarte sa mga damit, palaging nasa uso ang kanyang suot.

Sometimes has a negative connotation, referring to a person who is difficult to deal with due to their excessive obsession with things.

Sometimes, he is finicky about decisions; it makes discussions difficult.

Minsan, maarte siya sa mga desisyon; nagiging mahirap ang usapan.

The behavior of overly emphasizing forms, holistic appearance, or style rather than the essentials.

His finicky behavior affects his friendships.

Ang kanyang maarte na pag-uugali ay nakakaapekto sa kanyang pagkakaibigan.

picky with food

A person who has high standards for food and often chooses only special dishes.

maarte sa pagkain

picky with clothes

A person who is overly curious or concerned about their clothing.

maarte sa damit

art

Refers to art or style that sometimes has an excess or becomes too much.

arte

Arrogant or difficult to be with.

You're so extra, it's like you can't accept that you don't have the budget for that.

Ang arte mo, parang hindi mo matanggap na wala kang budget para sa ganyan.

Picky or choosy.

You, being all 'extra' with food, don't like anything that's cooked.

Ikaw naman, mga 'maarte' ka sa pagkain, kahit anong niluluto ayaw mo.

Lazy or unserious.

Oh no, she's being all 'extra' at work, like she doesn't want to be lively.

Hala, 'maarte' na naman siya sa trabaho, parang ayaw magpaka-bibo.