kisig
kísig with stress marks
handsome; dashing
Usage Note
Kisig describes a man who is not just physically attractive but also carries himself with confidence and style. It implies a certain masculine elegance — well-groomed, well-dressed, and poised. The word is a common compliment in everyday Tagalog conversation.
Examples
" Kisig ang bagong guro. "
Natural Translation
The new teacher is dashing.
Literal Translation
Dashing the new teacher.
" Talagang kisig ang lalaking nakasuot ng barong Tagalog. "
Natural Translation
The man wearing the barong Tagalog is really dashing.
Literal Translation
Really dashing the man wearing barong Tagalog.
" Hinangaan ng lahat kung gaano kakisig ang lalaki habang naglalakad siya patungo sa entablado nang nakasuot ng itim na suit. "
Natural Translation
Everyone admired how dashing the man looked as he walked toward the stage wearing a black suit.
Literal Translation
Admired by all how dashing the man while walking he toward to-the stage while wearing of black suit.
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