General "beautiful":
* Maganda (pronounced ma-gan-da): This is the most common and general term for "beautiful," usually used for women or feminine objects.
* Magaling (pronounced ma-ga-ling): This translates to "beautiful" or "handsome" and is generally used for men or masculine objects.
More specific "beautiful":
* Maganda/Magaling ang _____: (pronounced ma-gan-da/ma-ga-ling ang _____) - This is a more complete phrase meaning "The _____ is beautiful/handsome." You would then fill in the blank with the object or person you're describing.
* Maganda/Magaling siya: (pronounced ma-gan-da/ma-ga-ling siya) - This means "She/He is beautiful/handsome."
* Napakaganda/Napakagaling: (pronounced na-pa-ka-gan-da/na-pa-ka-ga-ling): This intensifies the meaning to "very beautiful/handsome."
More poetic options:
* Maganda/Magaling sa paningin: (pronounced ma-gan-da/ma-ga-ling sa pan-gin-gin) - This means "Beautiful/handsome to the eye."
* Kagandahan/Kagalingan: (pronounced ka-gan-da-han/ka-ga-lin-gan) - These words mean "beauty" or "handsomeness."
The best choice depends on the situation. For example, if you are talking about a beautiful sunset, "Maganda ang paglubog ng araw" (pronounced ma-gan-da ang pa-lu-bog ng a-raw) - "The sunset is beautiful" - would be appropriate.
Remember, Tagalog is a complex language with nuances and regional variations. The best way to learn is to practice and get familiar with different ways of expressing "beautiful."