Ironically in Tagalog
“Ironically” in Tagalog translates to “Nakakatuwang”, “Sa kabalintunaan”, or “Kahanga-hangang kabaliktaran”, describing when something happens in an unexpected or contradictory way. Learn how to express this sense of ironic surprise in Filipino conversations.
Word: Ironically
Definition:
- Ironically /aɪˈrɑːnɪkli/
- Adverb 1: In a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended, often with amusing or unfortunate results.
- Adverb 2: Used to denote a paradoxical, unexpected, or coincidental situation.
- Adverb 3: In an ironic manner; with irony or sarcasm.
Synonyms: Nakakatuwang, Sa kabalintunaan, Kahanga-hangang kabaliktaran, Sa kabila ng inaasahan, Sa sarkastikong paraan, Sa tutuwain
Examples:
- Ex1_EN: Ironically, the author who wrote about finding peace died in a car accident.
- Ex1_PH: Sa kabalintunaan, ang may-akda na sumulat tungkol sa paghahanap ng kapayapaan ay namatay sa aksidente sa kotse.
- Ex2_EN: Ironically, he missed the flight while waiting at the wrong airport.
- Ex2_PH: Nakakatuwang, napalampas niya ang flight habang naghihintay sa maling airport.
- Ex3_EN: She said, ironically, “Oh great, another meeting,” when she heard the news.
- Ex3_PH: Sinabi niya, sa sarkastikong paraan, “Ay ang galing, isa na namang meeting,” nang marinig niya ang balita.
- Ex4_EN: Ironically, the health inspector found violations in the hospital cafeteria.
- Ex4_PH: Sa kabila ng inaasahan, ang health inspector ay nakahanap ng mga paglabag sa cafeteria ng ospital.
- Ex5_EN: Ironically, the rain started right after the weather forecast predicted sunshine all day.
- Ex5_PH: Kahanga-hangang kabaliktaran, ang ulan ay nagsimula pagkatapos ng weather forecast na nagsabi ng araw buong araw.
