Masama

When you're trying to describe something negative, masama is a versatile word to know. It can mean 'bad' in a general sense, like 'bad weather' (masamang panahon), or 'evil,' when you're talking about someone's intentions (masamang kalooban). You can also use it to say something is 'unhealthy' or 'harmful,' for example, 'smoking is bad for you' (Masama ang paninigarilyo sa iyo). It's a common adjective, so you'll hear it a lot in everyday conversations.