Highayin (en. High)

hay-gah-yin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A level that is higher than others.
That mountain has a higher height compared to other mountains around.
Ang bundok na iyon ay may mataas na highayin kumpara sa iba pang mga bundok sa paligid.
The height or elevation of something.
The height of the building is important for architectural needs.
Mahalaga ang highayin ng gusali para sa mga pangangailangan sa arkitektura.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'high' meaning tall.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high height
A description referring to a high level or elevation.
mataas na highayin

Related Words

height
Refers to the vertical distance from a base to the highest point.
taas

Slang Meanings

The emergence or display of energy and enthusiasm in a situation.
The highayin of the group during the sports fest was evident in their performances.
Ang highayin ng grupo sa sports fest ay kitang-kita sa kanilang performances.
To disturb or wake someone up when it's not yet time to wake up.
It's already noon but Rey is still not awake, so I tried to highayin him.
Tanghali na pero hindi pa nagigising si Rey, kaya sinubukan kong highayin siya.