Genius in Tagalog

“Genius” in Tagalog is “Henyo” – a term describing exceptional intellectual ability or remarkable talent. The word encompasses both natural brilliance and extraordinary creative power. Understanding this concept helps learners appreciate how Filipinos recognize and celebrate exceptional intelligence. Discover the nuanced meanings, synonyms, and practical usage below.

Genius = Henyo

Definition:

Genius /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Noun 1: Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.

Noun 2: An exceptionally intelligent or talented person.

Noun 3: A person who has great influence on another for good or bad.

Synonyms: Henyo, Talino, Katalinuhan, Talentado, Likhain, Dunong, Matalino

Examples:

Ex1_EN: Einstein was a genius whose contributions to physics changed our understanding of the universe.

Ex1_PH: Si Einstein ay isang henyo na ang mga kontribusyon sa pisika ay nagbago sa ating pag-unawa sa uniberso.

Ex2_EN: Her genius for mathematics became evident when she solved complex problems at age ten.

Ex2_PH: Ang kanyang talino sa matematika ay naging malinaw nang malutas niya ang mga komplikadong problema sa edad na sampu.

Ex3_EN: The inventor’s genius lay in his ability to see simple solutions to complicated issues.

Ex3_PH: Ang katalinuhan ng imbentor ay nasa kakayahan niyang makita ang mga simpleng solusyon sa mga komplikadong isyu.

Ex4_EN: Mozart displayed musical genius from childhood, composing symphonies before his teenage years.

Ex4_PH: Ipinakita ni Mozart ang musikal na henyo mula pagkabata, na lumilikha ng mga symphony bago ang kanyang teenage years.

Ex5_EN: It takes genius to transform ordinary materials into extraordinary works of art.

Ex5_PH: Kailangan ng likhain upang baguhin ang ordinaryong materyales sa di-ordinaryong mga obra ng sining.