Blue in Tagalog

Blue in Tagalog is “asul” or “bughaw.” This color word describes the shade of the sky and ocean, and is one of the most commonly used color terms in Filipino. “Asul” is more widely used in everyday conversation, while “bughaw” is the traditional Tagalog term. Learn how to use both variations and see them in context with practical examples below.

[Words] = Blue

[Definition]:

• Blue /bluː/
• Adjective 1: Having the color of the clear sky or the deep sea.
• Adjective 2: Feeling sad or melancholic.
• Noun 1: The color between green and violet in the visible spectrum.
• Noun 2: A person who represents or supports a particular blue-colored team or organization.

[Synonyms] = Asul, Bughaw, Kulay-asul, Kulay-langit (sky blue), Kulay-dagat (sea blue)

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The blue sky looks beautiful this morning.
Ex1_PH: Ang asul na langit ay maganda tingnan ngayong umaga.

Ex2_EN: She wore a lovely blue dress to the party.
Ex2_PH: Siya ay nagsuot ng magandang bughaw na damit sa pista.

Ex3_EN: The ocean water is deep blue and crystal clear.
Ex3_PH: Ang tubig ng dagat ay malalim na asul at malinaw na parang kristal.

Ex4_EN: I’m feeling a bit blue today because I miss my family.
Ex4_PH: Medyo malungkot ako ngayon dahil na-miss ko ang aking pamilya.

Ex5_EN: His favorite color is blue, so he painted his room that shade.
Ex5_PH: Ang paboritong kulay niya ay asul, kaya pinintahan niya ang kanyang kwarto ng kulay na iyon.