Matangkag (en. Rude)

/mataŋˈkaɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

The characteristic of a person who is headstrong or has bad manners.

His speech is rude to those he talks to.

Matangkag ang kanyang pananalita sa mga nakakausap niya.

Not showing respect or consideration for the feelings of others.

You should not be rude to your friends.

Hindi ka dapat maging matangkag sa iyong mga kaibigan.

Indicates honesty or lack of concern for standards of good behavior.

His rude behavior caused trouble in the group.

Ang kanyang matangkag na ugali ay nagdulot ng gulo sa grupo.

Tagalog

rude words spoken

a type of word that is disrespectful or hurtful to others.

matangkag na salitang binitiwan

grumpy

A person who is always angry or unfriendly.

masungit

arrogant

A person who is boastful and does not interact well with others.

mapagmataas

sharp or fierce

Her fierce gaze stopped everyone in their tracks.

Ang matangkag niyang tingin ay nagpatigil sa lahat.

doesn't care

She's so fierce, she doesn't care about other people's opinions.

Sobrang matangkag niya, hindi siya nagmamalasakit sa opinyon ng iba.

tough love

Sometimes tough love is needed for a person to change.

Minsan kailangan ng matangkag na pagmamahal para magbago ang tao.