Odd in Tagalog

“Odd” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “kakaiba”, “mga odd”, or “gasal” depending on the context—whether referring to something strange, unusual, or mathematically odd numbers. Understanding these nuances will help you use the term correctly in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Odd

[Definition]:

• Odd /ɑːd/
• Adjective 1: Different from what is usual or expected; strange or peculiar.
• Adjective 2: (of numbers) Not divisible by two; leaving a remainder when divided by two.
• Adjective 3: Happening or occurring irregularly or occasionally.
• Adjective 4: Separated from a pair or set; unmatched.

[Synonyms] = Kakaiba, Mga odd, Gasal, Kakatwa, Hindi pangkaraniwan, Di-pangkaraniwang, Baliw, Lihis, Nag-iisa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: It’s odd that she didn’t call me back yesterday.
• Ex1_PH: Kakaiba na hindi siya tumawag pabalik sa akin kahapon.
• Ex2_EN: The number 7 is an odd number.
• Ex2_PH: Ang numero 7 ay isang odd na numero.
• Ex3_EN: He does odd jobs around the neighborhood to earn extra money.
• Ex3_PH: Gumagawa siya ng mga odd na trabaho sa paligid ng kapitbahayan para kumita ng dagdag na pera.
• Ex4_EN: I found an odd sock in the laundry basket.
• Ex4_PH: Nakakita ako ng isang nag-iisang medyas sa basket ng labahan.
• Ex5_EN: There’s something odd about the way he talks.
• Ex5_PH: May kakaiba sa paraan ng kanyang pagsasalita.