Mala (en. Like)

ma-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Descriptive term indicating similarity.

Her gaze was like that of a bird in the sky.

Mala-ibon ang kanyang paningin sa kalangitan.

Used to express a state or form similar to another.

Her eyes sparkled like stars.

Mala-bituin ang ningning ng kanyang mga mata.

Indicates similarity in form or quality of something.

The flower had a color like that of a rose.

Mala-rosas ang kulay ng bulaklak.

Derived from the word 'mala' meaning 'like' or 'as'.

for a long time

a long time

malaon

like an actress

similar to an actress

mala-aktres

forgettable

Meaning difficult to forget or remember.

malaala

a sad or painful situation

My life is just mala right now, it feels like there's no direction.

Mala na lang ang buhay ko ngayon, parang walang patutunguhan.

no more hope

My score in the exam is just mala, I can't handle this anymore.

Mala na talaga ang score ko sa exam, di ko na kaya 'to.

very bad mood or situation

This day is just mala, it's full of hassle and problems.

Ang mala ng araw na ito, puro abala at problema.

uncertain

I'm mala about my decision, I feel like I don't want to anymore.

Mala na ako sa desisyon ko, parang ayoko na tuloy.