Super in Tagalog

“Super” in Tagalog translates to “napaka-,” “sobra,” or “super” (borrowed term), depending on usage as an intensifier, adjective, or prefix. This versatile English word enhances descriptions and expresses extreme degrees of quality or intensity. Discover how Filipinos incorporate this powerful modifier into everyday language and expressions below.

[Words] = Super

[Definition]:
– Super /ˈsuːpər/
– Adjective: Of excellent quality; very good or impressive.
– Adverb: Especially; extremely; to a great degree.
– Prefix: Above, over, or beyond; to a great or extreme degree.
– Noun (informal): A superintendent or supervisor.

[Synonyms] = Napaka-, Sobra, Lubha, Talagang, Napakahusay, Napakagaling, Super (borrowed), Higit, Sobrang, Ekstra, Grabe.

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The new restaurant serves super delicious Filipino dishes that remind me of home.
– Ex1_PH: Ang bagong restaurant ay naghahain ng napakasarap na Filipino dishes na nagpapaalala sa akin ng tahanan.

– Ex2_EN: She did a super job organizing the company event within such a tight deadline.
– Ex2_PH: Gumawa siya ng napakahusay na trabaho sa pag-organisa ng company event sa loob ng napakaikli ng deadline.

– Ex3_EN: This supermarket offers a wide variety of local and imported products.
– Ex3_PH: Ang supermarket na ito ay nag-aalok ng malawak na uri ng lokal at imported na produkto.

– Ex4_EN: I’m super excited about our family vacation to Boracay next week.
– Ex4_PH: Sobrang excited ako sa family vacation natin sa Boracay sa susunod na linggo.

– Ex5_EN: The building super helped us fix the leaking pipe in our apartment.
– Ex5_PH: Ang building super ay tumulong sa amin ayusin ang tulo ng tubo sa aming apartment.