General Words:
* Happy: Masaya, Tuwa, Maligaya
* Sad: Malungkot, Nalulungkot, Lungkot
* Angry: Galit, Nagagalit, Asar
* Beautiful: Maganda, Ganda, Magaling
* Ugly: Pangit, Panget, Masama ang itsura
* Good: Mabuti, Maganda, Magaling
* Bad: Masama, Pangit, Masama ang ugali
* Big: Malaki, Dakila, Malapad
* Small: Maliit, Munting, Kaunti
* Strong: Malakas, Matibay, Matatag
* Weak: Mahina, Marahan, Baboy
* Fast: Mabilis, Mabilisan, Maagap
* Slow: Mabagal, Matagal, Dahan-dahan
Specific Words:
* Love: Mahal, Ibig, Pag-ibig
* Hate: Galit, Ayaw, Pangungutya
* Friend: Kaibigan, Kamag-anak, Kaalyado
* Enemy: Kaaway, Kontra, Kalaban
* Work: Trabaho, Gawain, Hanapbuhay
* Home: Bahay, Tahanan, Tirahan
* Food: Pagkain, Kainan, Ulam
* Water: Tubig, Tubig-ulan, Dagat
* Sun: Araw, Sikatan ng araw, araw-araw
Important Note:
While these words have similar meanings, their nuances and usage can vary depending on the context. It's important to understand the specific connotations of each word to use them correctly in Tagalog.
For example, "masaya" might be used for general happiness, while "tuwa" might be used for a specific moment of joy. "Maganda" can be used for both beauty and goodness, but "ganda" is strictly for physical beauty.
Learning the different shades of meaning for these words will make your Tagalog communication more accurate and nuanced.