Makandirit (en. Repulsive)

/ma-kan-di-rit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Conveys a feeling of disgust or aversion towards something.

The smell of spoiled food is really repulsive.

Ang amoy ng nabulok na pagkain ay talagang makandirit.

Indicates a common reaction to a disgusting or repulsive situation.

Sometimes, news about violence is repulsive.

Minsan, ang mga balita tungkol sa karahasan ay makandirit.

The term 'makandirit' originates from the root word 'dirit', meaning 'pain' or 'suffering'.

repulsive food

Food with a bad smell or taste that causes disgust.

makandirit na pagkain

disgust

A term that describes the feeling of revulsion.

diri

to hashtag or pretend to be cool

You're so good at makandirit at events, it seems like you're always having fun!

Ang galing mo makandirit sa events, parang ang saya-saya mo lagi!

to be overly happy or excited

Anna was so makandirit when she found out she won the contest!

Sobrang makandirit si Anna nang malaman niyang nanalo siya sa contest!

to be lively or dance in a bar

He sang and danced; he really was makandirit on the dance floor!

Kumanta at sumayaw siya, talagang makandirit siya sa dance floor!