Makarinyo (en. Dreary)

/makarinjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describing a thing or situation that confronts failure or bad condition.
The weather today is dreary and brings a bad feeling.
Ang panahon ngayon ay makarinyo at nagdadala ng di magandang pakiramdam.
A characteristic that diminishes joy or cheerfulness.
The dreary view is unattractive to tourists.
Ang makarinyo na tanawin ay hindi kaakit-akit sa mga turista.
A term used to show the presence of long-term and gloomy conditions.
His life became dreary after his job loss.
Naging makarinyo ang kanyang buhay matapos ang kanyang pagkakaloob ng trabaho.

Etymology

From the word 'karinyo' which means 'hell' or 'heaviness', combined with the prefix 'ma-' indicating ability or quality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dreary feeling
A feeling of hopelessness or lack of excitement.
makarinyo ang pakiramdam
dreary surroundings
An unpleasant or sorrowful condition of the environment.
makarinyo ang paligid

Related Words

failure
A situation where a person has not succeeded in their desires.
kabiguan
sadness
A feeling of sorrow and lack of joy.
kalungkutan

Slang Meanings

rich person who loves to show off
Wow, he looks so makarinyo in his outfit, you'd think he's super wealthy!
Grabe siya, makarinyo tignan sa mga suot niya, akala mo ang yaman-yaman!
stylish or overly put-together appearance
His friends are so makarinyo; they're always Instagrammable!
Sobrang makarinyo ng mga kaibigan niya, laging naka-Instagrammable!