Ironic in Tagalog

“Ironic” in Tagalog translates to “Nakakatuwa”, “Kabalintunaan”, or “Mapanirang-puri”, describing situations where the outcome is contrary to what was expected. Discover how Filipinos express this concept of contradiction and unexpected twists in everyday language.

Word: Ironic

Definition:

• Ironic /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/
• Adjective 1: Happening in a way contrary to what is expected, typically causing wry amusement.
• Adjective 2: Using or characterized by irony (saying the opposite of what one means).
• Adjective 3: Marked by incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs.

Synonyms: Nakakatuwa, Kabalintunaan, Mapanirang-puri, Sarkastiko, Tutuwain, Salungat sa inaasahan

Examples:

• Ex1_EN: It’s ironic that the fire station burned down last night.
• Ex1_PH: Nakakatuwa na ang istasyon ng bumbero ay nasunog kagabi.
• Ex2_EN: How ironic that a marriage counselor is getting divorced.
• Ex2_PH: Napaka-kabalintunaan na ang isang marriage counselor ay naghihiwalay.
• Ex3_EN: She made an ironic comment about his “excellent” driving after he hit the curb.
• Ex3_PH: Gumawa siya ng mapanirang-puring komento tungkol sa kanyang “napakahusay” na pagmamaneho pagkatapos niyang mabangga ang gilid.
• Ex4_EN: It’s ironic that he preaches about honesty but lies all the time.
• Ex4_PH: Salungat sa inaasahan na siya ay nangangaral tungkol sa katapatan ngunit palaging nagsisinungaling.
• Ex5_EN: The most ironic thing is that we met at a farewell party.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pinaka-nakakatuwang bagay ay nagkita kami sa isang despedida party.