Rubbish in Tagalog

Rubbish in Tagalog is “Basura” – the common word for trash, garbage, or waste. But depending on context, it can also mean “nonsense” or “worthless.” Filipinos use various terms to describe different types of rubbish, from household waste to figurative garbage. Explore how this versatile word is used across different situations in Filipino daily life.

[Words] = Rubbish

[Definition]:

• Rubbish /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
• Noun 1: Waste material; refuse or litter.
• Noun 2: Absurd, nonsensical talk or ideas.
• Adjective: Very bad; worthless.
• Verb: Criticize severely and reject as worthless.

[Synonyms] = Basura, Kalat, Dumi, Walang kwenta, Walang halaga, Tapon

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Please take out the rubbish before it starts to smell.
Ex1_PH: Pakiusap ilabas ang basura bago ito magsimulang bumaho.

Ex2_EN: Don’t listen to him, he’s talking complete rubbish.
Ex2_PH: Huwag mo siyang pakinggan, walang kwenta ang sinasabi niya.

Ex3_EN: The streets were covered with rubbish after the festival.
Ex3_PH: Ang mga kalye ay puno ng kalat pagkatapos ng pista.

Ex4_EN: That movie was absolute rubbish, I want my money back.
Ex4_PH: Ang pelikulang iyon ay tunay na walang kwenta, gusto kong ibalik ang aking pera.

Ex5_EN: We need to separate recyclable materials from general rubbish.
Ex5_PH: Kailangan nating paghiwalayin ang mga materyales na maaaring i-recycle mula sa pangkalahatang basura.