ganda
gandá with stress marks
beauty
Usage Note
Ganda is the root word for beauty, most commonly used with the prefix 'ma-' to form the adjective 'maganda.' It is frequently used with the marker 'ang' (Ang ganda!) to express spontaneous admiration for people, objects, or even the weather.
Examples
" Ang ganda ng bulaklak! "
Natural Translation
The flower is so beautiful!
Literal Translation
The beauty of flower!
" Ang ganda ng tanawin dito. "
Natural Translation
The view here is beautiful.
Literal Translation
The beauty of view here.
" Hindi lang panlabas na ganda ang dapat hangaan sa isang tao, kundi pati na rin ang kabaitan ng kanyang puso. "
Natural Translation
It's not only outward beauty that should be admired in a person, but also the kindness of their heart.
Literal Translation
Not only outward beauty the should be-admired in a person, but also the kindness of their heart.
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