Striking in Tagalog

“Striking” in Tagalog can be translated as “Kahanga-hanga” (impressive/remarkable), “Kapansin-pansin” (noticeable/eye-catching), or “Nakamamangha” (amazing/stunning) depending on context. When referring to the act of hitting, it translates to “Paghampas” or “Pagpalo”. Discover the nuanced meanings and usage of this versatile English word in Filipino below.

[Words] = Striking

[Definition]:

• Striking /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
• Adjective: Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent; very noticeable or impressive.
• Adjective: (Of an employee) On strike; refusing to work as a form of organized protest.
• Noun: The action of hitting or attacking someone or something.
• Verb (present participle of strike): Hit forcibly and deliberately with one’s hand or a weapon or other implement.

[Synonyms] = Kahanga-hanga, Kapansin-pansin, Nakamamangha, Kamangha-mangha, Paghampas, Pagpalo, Pambihira, Nakakatawag-pansin

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She wore a striking red dress that caught everyone’s attention at the party.
• Ex1_PH: Siya ay nag-suot ng kahanga-hangang pulang damit na nakakuha ng atensyon ng lahat sa party.
• Ex2_EN: The similarity between the two paintings is really striking.
• Ex2_PH: Ang pagkakapareho ng dalawang pagpipinta ay talagang kapansin-pansin.
• Ex3_EN: The workers are striking for better wages and improved working conditions.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga manggagawa ay nag-welga para sa mas mataas na sahod at pinagbuting kondisyon sa trabaho.
• Ex4_EN: The clock was striking midnight when she arrived home.
• Ex4_PH: Ang orasan ay tumutunog ng hatinggabi nang siya ay dumating sa bahay.
• Ex5_EN: His striking blue eyes were the first thing people noticed about him.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang nakamamanghang asul na mga mata ang unang napansin ng mga tao tungkol sa kanya.