Bedeutung
Exclamation of dislike for something's appearance.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Filipinos often use 'pangit' in a self-deprecating way to appear humble. If someone praises their work, they might reply 'Hindi naman, ang pangit nga eh' to deflect the compliment. On TikTok and Facebook, 'Ang pangit' is used in 'glow-up' challenges where people show their 'pangit' (unprepared/messy) self before showing their 'ganda' (glamorized) self. The word 'Chaka' is the ubiquitous slang for 'pangit'. It's used with a specific flair and is often less 'heavy' or hurtful than the standard word. In some provinces, calling a baby 'pangit' was a way to protect them from 'usog' (a hex caused by a compliment) or from being taken by 'engkanto' (spirits).
Add 'naman'
Saying 'Ang pangit naman!' makes you sound much more like a native speaker expressing disappointment.
The 'Person' Rule
Never call a person 'pangit' unless you are 100% sure they won't take it seriously. It's a very strong word for people.
Bedeutung
Exclamation of dislike for something's appearance.
Add 'naman'
Saying 'Ang pangit naman!' makes you sound much more like a native speaker expressing disappointment.
The 'Person' Rule
Never call a person 'pangit' unless you are 100% sure they won't take it seriously. It's a very strong word for people.
Use for self-deprecation
If you make a mistake, saying 'Ang pangit ng gawa ko' is a great way to show humility in Filipino culture.
The 'Chaka' alternative
If you want to sound trendy and less harsh, use 'Chaka' instead of 'Pangit'.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the exclamation for 'How ugly!'
____ pangit!
'Ang' is the correct marker for exclamatory adjectives.
In which situation is it APPROPRIATE to say 'Ang pangit!'?
Select the best scenario:
It is safe to use 'pangit' for self-criticism or with close friends.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Friend A: 'Tingnan mo itong sapatos, gusto ko bilhin.' Friend B: 'Huwag! ____ ng kulay, hindi bagay sa iyo.'
The context 'Huwag!' (Don't!) and 'hindi bagay' (doesn't suit) implies a negative reaction.
Which of these means 'Your handwriting is so ugly'?
Choose the correct Tagalog sentence:
The 'ng' marker is used to link the exclamation to the object being described.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say 'Ang pangit!'
Objects
- • Bad art
- • Broken toys
- • Old clothes
Abstract
- • Bad weather
- • Bad attitude
- • Bad service
Avoid!
- • Strangers
- • Elders
- • Bosses
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben____ pangit!
'Ang' is the correct marker for exclamatory adjectives.
Select the best scenario:
It is safe to use 'pangit' for self-criticism or with close friends.
Friend A: 'Tingnan mo itong sapatos, gusto ko bilhin.' Friend B: 'Huwag! ____ ng kulay, hindi bagay sa iyo.'
The context 'Huwag!' (Don't!) and 'hindi bagay' (doesn't suit) implies a negative reaction.
Choose the correct Tagalog sentence:
The 'ng' marker is used to link the exclamation to the object being described.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, it is not a swear word, but it can be very hurtful if directed at a person.
Yes, but only for the appearance. If the taste is bad, use 'Ang sama ng lasa' or 'Hindi masarap'.
'Pangit' is the standard word. 'Chaka' is slang, mostly used in urban areas and by the LGBTQ+ community.
You can say 'Ang pangit-pangit!' or 'Napakapangit!'
No, it is too informal and blunt for a teacher-student relationship.
Yes, you can say 'Ang pangit ng araw ko' (My day is ugly/bad).
90% of the time yes, but it can also mean 'poor quality' or 'unpleasant'.
'Ang ganda!' (How beautiful!)
It's an old superstition to protect the baby from evil spirits or 'usog'.
Use 'ng': 'Ang pangit ng kotse' (The car is ugly).
Rarely. Designers would use 'hindi balanse' (not balanced) or 'kailangan ng rebisa' (needs revision).
Yes, 'Ang pangit ng ending' is a very common way to express disappointment.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ang ganda!
contrastHow beautiful!
Ang sagwa!
specialized formHow grotesque/obscene!
Chaka!
synonymUgly (slang)
Pangit mo!
builds onYou're ugly!
Ang baho!
similarHow smelly!
