Mapunyagi (en. Pungent)

ma-pu-nyá-gi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

There is a severe odor that can be engaging or attending.

The flowers in the garden have an exposed odor.

Ang mga bulaklak sa hardin ay may mapunyag na amoy.

Gives a deep sense or comment on a situation or object.

The article contains a revealing examination of the environmental issue.

Ang artikulo ay naglalaman ng mapunyag na pagsusuri sa isyu ng kapaligiran.

Sometimes causing intense reaction or emotion to a person.

His words had a revealing effect on his friend.

Ang kanyang mga salita ay nagkaroon ng mapunyag na epekto sa kanyang kaibigan.

Derived from the word 'puna' meaning 'critique' and 'yagi' which may refer to an action-related concept.

strong scent

A scent that is intense and often provokes a reaction.

mapunyang amoy

sharp opinion

An opinion that delivers a sharp and truthful critique.

mapunyang opinyon

critique

A review or commentary about something or a situation.

puna

fresh

Bringing a new scent or feeling, often positive.

sariwa

foul

Having a smell that is painful to the nose or unpleasant.

masangsang

A peculiar or unusual state of a person, often related to a heightened ego

Wow, Mark is so mapunyagi, you would think he’s someone important!

Grabe, ang mapunyagi ni Mark, akala mo kung sino na siya!

Always showing off or being bold, even without a good reason

Why is Lisa so mapunyagi? It’s like she’s always trying to prove something.

Bakit ang mapunyagi ni Lisa? Parang palagi siyang may pinapatunayan.