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What is disgusting in Tagalog?

There are several ways to say "disgusting" in Tagalog, depending on the context and intensity:

General disgust:

* Kasuklam-suklam (kah-SOOK-lahm-SOOK-lahm): This is the most common and general term for "disgusting."

* Karumal-dumal (kah-roo-mahl-doo-mahl): This word carries a stronger connotation of disgust and revulsion.

* Nakakadiri (nah-kah-kah-dee-ree): This word emphasizes the feeling of disgust that something evokes.

* Makadiri (mah-kah-dee-ree): This word is a shortened version of "nakakadiri" and is more informal.

* Ayaw na ayaw (eye-ow nah eye-ow): This means "I really don't like it" and implies strong dislike.

Specific disgust:

* Mabahong (mah-bah-hong): This means "smelly" and is used for things that have a foul odor.

* Madumi (mah-doo-mee): This means "dirty" and is used for things that are unclean.

* Nakakasuka (nah-kah-kah-soo-kah): This means "makes you want to vomit" and is used for things that are extremely repulsive.

Example sentences:

* "Ang amoy ng basura ay kasuklam-suklam." (The smell of garbage is disgusting.)

* "Nakakadiri ang mga langgam na kumakain ng pagkain." (The ants eating the food are disgusting.)

* "Ayaw na ayaw ko ang lasa ng durian." (I really don't like the taste of durian.)

The best word to use will depend on the specific situation and the level of disgust you want to convey.

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