Round in Tagalog

Rough in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Magaspang”, referring to something with an uneven or coarse texture, or metaphorically describing difficult situations, approximate estimates, or harsh behavior. This versatile term appears across various contexts in Filipino conversation, from describing surfaces to characterizing experiences.

Discovering the multiple meanings and uses of “rough” in Tagalog will help you express texture, difficulty, and intensity more precisely in everyday Filipino communication.

[Words] = Rough

[Definition]:

• Rough /rʌf/
• Adjective 1: Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth.
• Adjective 2: Difficult or unpleasant; harsh or severe.
• Adjective 3: Approximate or imprecise; not exact or detailed.
• Adjective 4: Violent or aggressive in behavior.
• Noun 1: A preliminary or unfinished version of something.
• Verb 1: To make or shape something in a preliminary way.
• Adverb 1: In a rough manner.

[Synonyms] = Magaspang, Marahas, Baku-bako, Mahirap, Hindi pino, Bastos, Malupit, Masungit

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The rough texture of the coconut husk makes it perfect for scrubbing pots and pans.

Ex1_PH: Ang magaspang na textura ng bunot ng niyog ay ginagawa itong perpekto para sa pagkuskos ng mga kaldero at kawali.

Ex2_EN: The family went through a rough period after losing their business during the pandemic.

Ex2_PH: Ang pamilya ay dumaan sa isang mahirap na panahon pagkatapos mawala ang kanilang negosyo sa panahon ng pandemya.

Ex3_EN: Can you give me a rough estimate of how much the house renovation will cost?

Ex3_PH: Maaari mo bang bigyan ako ng tinatayang presyo kung magkano ang gagastusin sa renovation ng bahay?

Ex4_EN: The basketball game became too rough, and the referee had to call several fouls.

Ex4_PH: Ang laro ng basketball ay naging masyadong marahas, at ang referee ay kinailangang magtawag ng ilang fouls.

Ex5_EN: The unpaved road to the province was extremely rough, making the journey uncomfortable.

Ex5_PH: Ang di-semento na kalsada patungo sa probinsya ay lubhang baku-bako, na ginawa ang biyahe na hindi komportable.