ungas
ungás with stress marks
brainless; stupid; ignorant
Usage Note
Ungas is a blunt insult used to call someone foolish or slow-witted. It is stronger than 'tanga' in some regional varieties and is often used in heated arguments or as colorful hyperbole among close friends.
Examples
" Huwag kang umastang ungas. "
Natural Translation
Don't act stupid.
Literal Translation
Don't you act like brainless.
" Huwag kang umasta na ungas dito. "
Natural Translation
Do not act like you are brainless here.
Literal Translation
Do not you act like brainless here.
" Hindi siya ungas; nagpapanggap lang siyang hindi marunong para hindi siya pagkatiwalaan ng gawain. "
Natural Translation
He's not stupid; he just pretends he doesn't know how so he won't be entrusted with tasks.
Literal Translation
Not he brainless; pretending only he that not skilled so-that not he be-trusted of task.
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