Great in Tagalog

“Great” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Dakila”, “Mahusay”, or “Magaling”, depending on the context. These words capture the essence of excellence, magnificence, or superiority in Filipino culture. Discover the nuanced meanings and usage of “great” in Tagalog below to enrich your understanding of this versatile term.

[Words] = Great

[Definition]:

• Great /ɡreɪt/
• Adjective 1: Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.
• Adjective 2: Of ability, quality, or eminence considerably above average.
• Adjective 3: Used to indicate something remarkable or admirable.
• Noun: A great or distinguished person.

[Synonyms] = Dakila, Mahusay, Magaling, Bantog, Dakilang-dakilang, Napakahusay, Napakagaling

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She is a great teacher who inspires all her students to achieve their dreams.
• Ex1_PH: Siya ay isang mahusay na guro na nag-uudyok sa lahat ng kanyang mga estudyante na makamit ang kanilang mga pangarap.
• Ex2_EN: The Philippines has produced many great leaders throughout its history.
• Ex2_PH: Ang Pilipinas ay nakagawa ng maraming dakilang pinuno sa buong kasaysayan nito.
• Ex3_EN: That was a great performance by the entire team last night.
• Ex3_PH: Iyon ay isang napakagaling na pagtatanghal ng buong koponan kagabi.
• Ex4_EN: We had a great time celebrating at the festival with our families.
• Ex4_PH: Kami ay nagsaya nang husto sa pagdiriwang sa pista kasama ang aming mga pamilya.
• Ex5_EN: His contribution to science was truly great and will be remembered forever.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang kontribusyon sa agham ay tunay na dakila at maaalala magpakailanman.