Weird in Tagalog

“Weird” in Tagalog translates to “kakaiba,” “kakatwa,” “di-pangkaraniwan,” or “baliw” depending on the intensity and context. The word describes something strange, unusual, or supernatural that deviates from what is considered normal or expected.

Understanding the nuances of “weird” in Tagalog helps you express degrees of strangeness appropriately in Filipino conversations. Explore the detailed translations and contextual examples below.

[Words] = Weird

[Definition]:
– Weird /wɪrd/
– Adjective 1: Suggesting something supernatural; uncanny or mysterious.
– Adjective 2: Strange or unusual in a way that is difficult to explain or understand.
– Adjective 3: (Informal) Very odd or unconventional in behavior or appearance.

[Synonyms] = Kakaiba, Kakatwa, Di-pangkaraniwan, Nakakatakot, Misteryoso, Baliw, Eksentrik, Balintuna, Nakakapagtaka

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: That weird noise coming from the attic kept me awake all night.
– Ex1_PH: Ang kakatwang ingay na nanggagaling sa silong ay nagpagising sa akin buong gabi.

– Ex2_EN: She has a weird habit of collecting bottle caps from different countries.
– Ex2_PH: Mayroon siyang kakaibang ugali ng pagkolekta ng takip ng bote mula sa iba’t ibang bansa.

– Ex3_EN: There’s something weird about that abandoned house on the hill.
– Ex3_PH: May nakakatakot sa lumang bahay na iyon sa burol.

– Ex4_EN: He felt weird after eating the unfamiliar food at the party.
– Ex4_PH: Naramdaman niyang kakaiba ang pakiramdam matapos kumain ng di-pamilyar na pagkain sa salu-salo.

– Ex5_EN: It’s weird that nobody showed up to the meeting today.
– Ex5_PH: Nakakapagtaka na walang dumating sa pulong ngayong araw.