Offensive in Tagalog

“Offensive” in Tagalog translates to “Nakakasakit,” “Nakakagalit,” or “Pang-atake” depending on the context—whether describing something hurtful or insulting, aggressive behavior, or an attacking strategy. Understanding these variations helps you express disapproval or describe aggressive actions accurately in Filipino.

[Words] = Offensive

[Definition]:

• Offensive /əˈfensɪv/
• Adjective 1: Causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset; insulting.
• Adjective 2: Actively aggressive or attacking in nature.
• Adjective 3: Unpleasant or disgusting, especially to the senses.
• Noun: An attacking military campaign or strategy.

[Synonyms] = Nakakasakit, Nakakagalit, Pang-atake, Bastos, Insulting, Nakakasama ng loob, Agresibo, Panlaban, Nakakainis

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: His offensive remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
• Ex1_PH: Ang kanyang nakakasakit na mga puna ay nagpahirap sa lahat.
• Ex2_EN: The team launched an offensive attack in the second half.
• Ex2_PH: Ang koponan ay naglansad ng pang-atake na diskarte sa ikalawang kalahati.
• Ex3_EN: That joke was highly offensive to many people.
• Ex3_PH: Ang biro na iyon ay lubhang nakakagalit sa maraming tao.
• Ex4_EN: The offensive odor came from the garbage bin.
• Ex4_PH: Ang nakakasuklam na amoy ay nanggaling sa basurahan.
• Ex5_EN: The military planned a major offensive against enemy forces.
• Ex5_PH: Ang militar ay nagplano ng malaking pag-atake laban sa kaaway.