Ngima (en. Foul smell)

ng-ee-ma

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An unpleasant smell that comes from something, often from decaying matter.
The foul smell of the rotting fruit was overwhelming.
Ang ngima ng nabulok na prutas ay labis na nakakabaho.
A smell that causes unpleasantness or pollution in the atmosphere.
Due to the foul smell from the garbage, the street had to be closed.
Dahil sa ngima mula sa mga basurahan, kinailangang isara ang kalsada.

Common Phrases and Expressions

There is a foul smell
Indicates that there is an unpleasant odor.
May ngima

Related Words

odor
This term also refers to an undesirable smell like ngima.
baho

Slang Meanings

So much fun
Wow! We're all having such a blast!
Ngima! Ang saya saya nating lahat!
Life is so fun
Wow! Life is so enjoyable at the beach!
Ngima! Ang saya ng buhay sa beach!
Enough already, that's too much
Wow! Let's not bother anymore.
Ngima! Huwag na tayong mag-abala.