Masama (en. Bad)

/ma'sama/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describes a bad condition or situation.
I feel bad this morning.
Masama ang pakiramdam ko ngayong umaga.
Indicates a bad behavior or character.
That child has bad behavior.
Masama ang ugali ng batang iyon.
Brings a negative effect or result.
The storm caused bad damage to the houses.
Nagdala ang bagyo ng masamang pinsala sa mga bahay.

Etymology

Focused on the root word 'sama' which means 'wrong' or 'not good'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bad mood
Carrying a grudge or anger.
masama ang loob

Related Words

evil
The condition or state of being bad.
kasamaan
wrong
The opposite of good or beautiful.
sama

Slang Meanings

bad trip
Dude, my trip earlier was really bad, we had a fight.
Grabe, masama 'yung trip ko kanina, nag-away kami.
ugly or bad
My exam results were bad, they were really ugly.
Masama 'yung resulta ng exam ko, sobrang pangit.
totally sick of
I'm so sick of my job, I'm done.
Masama na 'ko sa trabaho, sawa na ako.