hugis
húgis with stress marks
shape
Usage Note
Hugis is the most common everyday Tagalog word for the shape or form of an object. Unlike 'hubog' (which emphasizes the act of shaping or a molded form), hugis focuses on the outline or silhouette. It is used constantly in math education ('hugis bilog' — circle shape), art, and description.
Examples
" Bilog ang hugis ng pizza. "
Natural Translation
The pizza is round in shape.
Literal Translation
Round the shape of pizza.
" Anong hugis ang gusto mong gawin para sa kendi? "
Natural Translation
What shape do you want to make for the candy?
Literal Translation
What shape the want you to make for the candy?
" Iginuhit ng bata ang iba't ibang hugis bago niya pinili kung alin ang gagamitin sa proyekto. "
Natural Translation
The child drew different shapes before choosing which one to use for the project.
Literal Translation
Drew by child the various shape before he/she chose which the will-use in project.
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