Higante (en. Giant)

/hiˈgante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A very large person or creature that is bigger than an ordinary person.

The giant climbed the mountain as if it were effortless.

Ang higante ay umakyat sa bundok na tila walang kahirap-hirap.

A character often used in stories, movies, or legends.

The giant in the legend slept under a large tree.

Ang higante sa alamat ay nakatulog sa ilalim ng isang malaking puno.

A person with great physical strength and power.

He is considered a giant in the field of sports.

Siya ay itinuturing na isang higante sa larangan ng palakasan.

From the Spanish 'gigante'.

giant resurrected

A giant that has risen again or returned.

higanteng nabuhay

giant bird

A large bird often thought of as mythological.

higanteng ibon

giant shark

A very large shark that can be found in the ocean.

higanteng pating

Big guy/Big shot

He looks like a big shot to everyone in the office.

Parang higante ang dating niya sa lahat ng tao sa opisina.

Bulky person

My big friend can lift a car!

Yung higanteng kaibigan ko, kaya niyang buhatin yung sasakyan!

Legend/hero

Of course, he is the legend of our basketball team!

Siyempre, siya ang higante ng basketball sa team namin!