Higitsa (en. Exceed)

/hi-git-sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to exceeding a certain amount or level.
His intelligence exceeds the expected level.
Ang kanyang talino ay higitsa sa inaasahang antas.
Having difficulty surpassing the limit.
Some people exceed their abilities.
Ang ilang tao ay higitsa sa kanilang kakayahan.
Indicates an excessive level of something.
His dedication exceeds the stated goal.
Ang kanyang dedikasyon ay higitsa sa sinabi niyang layunin.

Etymology

root words 'higit' and 'sa'

Common Phrases and Expressions

exceed expectations
surpassing expected results
higitsa sa inaasahan

Related Words

greater
Means higher or more.
higit
completely
Means fully or excessively.
lubos

Slang Meanings

getting up together or simultaneously from lying down
When they higitsa, I saw them talking like nothing happened.
Nang maghigitsa sila, nakita ko silang nagkausap na parang walang nangyari.
doing something together or in unison
I just higitsa with all the fun.
Napa-higitsa lang ako sa saya ng lahat.
changing position from lying down to standing up
We higtis under the tree.
Higit-higitsa kami sa ilalim ng puno.