Terrific in Tagalog

“Terrific in Tagalog” translates to several expressions depending on context: “kamangha-mangha” (amazing), “napakagaling” (excellent), “kahanga-hanga” (wonderful), or “grabe” (intense). These words capture something extraordinarily good or impressively great in Filipino conversation. Explore the complete meanings and practical examples below to master this versatile English term.

[Words] = Terrific

[Definition]:
– Terrific /təˈrɪfɪk/
– Adjective 1: Extremely good; excellent; wonderful.
– Adjective 2: Very great in amount, degree, or intensity.
– Adjective 3: Causing terror or fear (archaic usage).

[Synonyms] = Kamangha-mangha, Napakagaling, Kahanga-hanga, Grabe, Sobrang galing, Napakahusay, Napakaganda, Perpekto, Astig, Magaling na magaling.

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: She did a terrific job presenting the quarterly results to the board of directors.
– Ex1_PH: Gumawa siya ng napakagaling na trabaho sa pagpresenta ng quarterly results sa board of directors.

– Ex2_EN: We had a terrific time at the beach party last weekend with all our friends.
– Ex2_PH: Kami ay may napakasayang oras sa beach party noong nakaraang linggo kasama ang lahat ng aming mga kaibigan.

– Ex3_EN: The new restaurant serves terrific Filipino dishes with authentic flavors from different regions.
– Ex3_PH: Ang bagong restaurant ay naghahain ng kahanga-hangang Filipino dishes na may tunay na lasa mula sa iba’t ibang rehiyon.

– Ex4_EN: That was a terrific storm last night; the wind knocked down several trees in our neighborhood.
– Ex4_PH: Iyon ay isang grabeng bagyo kagabi; ang hangin ay nagtumba ng ilang puno sa aming kapitbahayan.

– Ex5_EN: The children’s performance at the school program was absolutely terrific and entertaining.
– Ex5_PH: Ang pagtatanghal ng mga bata sa school program ay tunay na kamangha-mangha at nakakaaliw.