From root: ganda
Usage Note
Maganda is the standard adjective for beautiful and is also used in common greetings like Magandang umaga for Good morning.
Examples
" Maganda ang bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
The flower is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the flower.
" Maganda ang tanawin dito. "
Natural Translation
The view here is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the view here.
" Bagaman simple lang ang kanyang damit, maganda pa rin siya dahil sa kanyang taos-pusong ngiti. "
Natural Translation
Even though her dress is simple, she is still beautiful because of her sincere smile.
Literal Translation
Although simple just the her dress, beautiful still she because of her heartfelt smile.
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