Nasty in Tagalog

“Nasty” in Tagalog can be translated as “nakakasuklam,” “masamang-loob,” “nakakariri,” or “bastos” depending on the context. This English word carries multiple meanings, from describing something disgusting to referring to unpleasant behavior or attitudes. Let’s explore the depth of this versatile term and how Filipinos express these concepts in their native language.

[Words] = Nasty

[Definition]:

• Nasty /ˈnæsti/
• Adjective 1: Highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically repugnant or disgusting
• Adjective 2: Behaving in an unpleasant or spiteful way; mean-spirited
• Adjective 3: Serious or dangerous in nature; threatening harm
• Adjective 4: Indecent or obscene in nature

[Synonyms] = Nakakasuklam, Masamang-loob, Nakakariri, Bastos, Nakakadiri, Mahalay, Malupit, Nakakapandiri, Nakakasuka

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The bathroom had a nasty smell that made everyone leave immediately.
• Ex1_PH: Ang banyo ay may nakakasuklam na amoy na nag-udyok sa lahat na umalis kaagad.
• Ex2_EN: She gave me a nasty look when I accidentally bumped into her.
• Ex2_PH: Binigyan niya ako ng masamang tingin nang aksidenteng mabangga ko siya.
• Ex3_EN: He has a nasty habit of interrupting people while they’re speaking.
• Ex3_PH: Mayroon siyang nakakainis na ugali na magsalita habang may nagsasalita.
• Ex4_EN: The wound became infected and looked quite nasty.
• Ex4_PH: Ang sugat ay nag-impeksyon at mukhang nakakariri na.
• Ex5_EN: Don’t be nasty to your little brother just because you’re having a bad day.
• Ex5_PH: Huwag kang maging malupit sa iyong nakakabatang kapatid dahil lang masama ang araw mo.