Interesting in Tagalog

Interesting in Tagalog translates to “Kawili-wili” or “Nakakainteres” in Filipino. This descriptive word conveys something that captures attention, arouses curiosity, or engages the mind. Explore the various ways to express fascination and engagement in Tagalog through detailed analysis below.

[Words] = Interesting

[Definition]:

• Interesting /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
• Adjective 1: Arousing curiosity or attention; holding or catching the interest.
• Adjective 2: Engaging or exciting in a way that holds one’s attention.
• Adjective 3: Unusual or striking in a way that provokes thought or discussion.

[Synonyms] = Kawili-wili, Nakakainteres, Nakakaengganyo, Nakakaakit, Nakakabitin, Kapana-panabik, Nakakagiliw, Nakakaaliw, Kapaki-pakinabang

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The documentary about marine life was extremely interesting and educational.
Ex1_PH: Ang dokumentaryo tungkol sa buhay sa dagat ay napaka-kawili-wili at pang-edukasyon.

Ex2_EN: She told us an interesting story about her travels through Southeast Asia.
Ex2_PH: Nagsalaysay siya sa amin ng isang kawili-wiling kuwento tungkol sa kanyang paglalakbay sa Timog-Silangang Asya.

Ex3_EN: This book has an interesting perspective on Philippine folklore and mythology.
Ex3_PH: Ang librong ito ay may nakakainteres na pananaw sa alamat at mitolohiya ng Pilipinas.

Ex4_EN: It’s interesting how technology has changed the way we communicate today.
Ex4_PH: Kawili-wili kung paano binago ng teknolohiya ang paraan ng ating pakikipag-ugnayan ngayon.

Ex5_EN: The professor gave an interesting lecture about climate change and its global impact.
Ex5_PH: Ang propesor ay nagbigay ng nakakainteres na lektura tungkol sa pagbabago ng klima at ang pandaigdigang epekto nito.