Tacky (tl. Matampal)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ang mga damit na ito ay matampal.
These clothes are tacky.
Context: daily life Matampal ang kanyang bagong sapatos.
His new shoes are tacky.
Context: daily life Ayaw ko ng matampal na dekorasyon.
I don’t like tacky decorations.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Sabi ng kaibigan ko, matampal ang kulay ng kanyang bag.
My friend said that the color of her bag is tacky.
Context: fashion Hindi ko gusto ang kanyang matampal na istilo.
I don't like her tacky style.
Context: fashion Matampal ang mga palamuti sa kanyang bahay.
The decorations in her house are tacky.
Context: home Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang ganitong klase ng sining ay madalas na itinuturing na matampal dahil sa sobrang ganap na paggamit ng mga kulay.
This type of art is often considered tacky due to the excessive use of colors.
Context: art Kahit na ang kanyang kasuotan ay matampal, siya ay nananatiling mayaman sa estilo.
Even though her outfit is tacky, she remains rich in style.
Context: fashion Maraming tao ang hindi naiintindihan kung bakit ang mga bagay na matampal ay minsang nagiging sikat.
Many people do not understand why tacky things sometimes become fashionable.
Context: society