Mababanguri (en. Lowly-classed)

/maba-baŋ-ˈu-ri/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to categories that are not high or of that type.

Lowly-classed individuals are often overlooked in society.

Ang mga mababanguri na tao ay kadalasang hindi pinapansin sa lipunan.

Expresses a lesser value or position in a group.

Although he is of low rank, he is diligent and intelligent.

Bagamat siya ay may mababanguri, siya ay masipag at matalino.

Can be used to describe products of low standards.

I do not like the low-quality products available in the market.

Hindi ko gusto ang mga mababanguri na produktong available sa merkado.

Origin derived from the words 'mababa' (low) and 'uri' (type, class).

low class

Refers to a category that is not high or of a high rank.

mababang uri

low status

Indicates a condition or state that is not high.

mababang katayuan

low

Indicates lack of height or strength.

mababa

class

Refers to the type or category of a person, thing, or idea.

uri

too weak or lacking in strength

Wow, his voice is so weak, it sounds like a food stall's seller!

Aba, sobrang mababanguri ng boses niya, parang karinderyang tinda!

worthless or insignificant

Who cares about those worthless news anyway?

Sino bang may pakialam sa mga mababanguri na balita na 'yan?

mediocre or not well put together

Your outfit looks good, but why does it feel so mediocre?

Ang ganda ng outfit mo, pero bakit mukhang mababanguri ang dating?