Stupid in Tagalog

“Stupid” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Tanga”, “Bobo”, or “Hangal”. These terms describe someone or something lacking intelligence or showing poor judgment. Learn more about the different expressions and contexts for this word below.

[Words] = Stupid

[Definition]:

• Stupid /ˈstuːpɪd/
• Adjective 1: Having or showing a lack of intelligence or common sense.
• Adjective 2: Dazed and unable to think clearly.
• Noun: A stupid person (informal and offensive).

[Synonyms] = Tanga, Bobo, Hangal, Gago, Ulol, Mangmang, Tarantado, Walang-isip

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: That was a stupid mistake that could have been easily avoided.
• Ex1_PH: Iyon ay isang tanga na pagkakamali na madaling maiiwasan.
• Ex2_EN: Don’t do anything stupid that might get you into trouble.
• Ex2_PH: Huwag kang gumawa ng kahit anong kahangalan na maaaring magdulot ng problema sa iyo.
• Ex3_EN: I felt so stupid when I realized I had been going the wrong way.
• Ex3_PH: Naramdaman kong tanga ako nang mapagtanto kong mali ang aking dinaanan.
• Ex4_EN: It’s not a stupid question; everyone learns at their own pace.
• Ex4_PH: Hindi iyon bobong tanong; lahat ay natututo sa kanilang sariling bilis.
• Ex5_EN: He made a stupid decision by not listening to the warnings.
• Ex5_PH: Gumawa siya ng hangal na desisyon sa hindi pakikinig sa mga babala.