Malaway (en. Handsome)

/malawáy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A word that describes a person who is attractive and has a beautiful appearance.
His brother is really handsome.
Ang kanyang kapatid ay talagang malaway.
Refers to beauty that attracts the attention of others.
Her handsome smile attracts many.
Ang kanyang malaway na ngiti ay umaakit sa marami.
Can be used to describe things or people that have the characteristic of beauty.
I saw a beautiful flower in the garden.
Isang malaway na bulaklak ang nakita ko sa hardin.

Etymology

Tagalog terms related to appearance or physical traits.

Common Phrases and Expressions

handsome appearance
has a beautiful physical appearance or attractive look
malaway ang itsura

Related Words

beauty
The characteristic of being beautiful or attractive.
kagandahan
attractive
A trait that attracts the attention of others.
kaakit-akit

Slang Meanings

too fickle or often changes their mind
He is such a malaway person; whatever he wants, he changes it in just a minute.
Siya ang malaway na tao, kahit anong gusto niya, pinapalitan sa loob ng isang minuto.
easy to recover or find a replacement
You shouldn't worry; he's so malaway, he'll easily find someone else.
Hindi ka dapat mag-alala, malaway lang siya, madali siyang makakahanap ng iba.
no definite decision or plan
This group is so malaway, that's why we can't decide where to go.
Sobrang malaway ang grupo na ito, kaya hindi kami makapagdesisyon kung saan pupunta.