Maringal (en. Marginal)

ma-rin-gal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describing something that is on the edge or not central.
The marginal document did not receive enough attention.
Ang maringal na dokumento ay hindi nakatanggap ng sapat na pansin.
Having little value or importance.
The business’s income is just marginal.
Ang kita ng negosyo ay maringal lamang.
At the boundary or limit of something.
The marginal measurements indicate limits in the project.
Ang mga maringal na sukat ay nagpapahiwatig ng mga limitasyon sa proyekto.

Etymology

Spanish: mariginalis

Common Phrases and Expressions

marginal income
Small income or profit from a business.
maringal na kita

Related Words

marginal costs
Small expenses that are not very significant.
maringal na gastos

Slang Meanings

Just someone you don't find attractive, like Maringal.
I'm not into him, he's so not my type, he's like Maringal.
Di siya hitting sa akin, Maringal na nga eh.
Ugly or unpleasing appearance.
Why are you dressed like that? You look like Maringal.
Bakit ganyan ang suot mo? Parang Maringal ka nyan.