Katamtaman (en. Moderate)

/ka.tam.ta.man/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Not too much and not too little; just right or balanced.
The temperature today is moderate, it is neither too hot nor too cold.
Ang temperatura ngayon ay katamtaman, hindi ito masyadong mainit o malamig.
In a middle level or state.
He achieved a moderate score on the exam.
Nagtamo siya ng katamtamang marka sa pagsusulit.
Refers to a level or amount that is satisfactory.
His studies yielded moderate results.
Ang kanyang pag-aaral ay nagbigay ng katamtamang resulta.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'katam' meaning 'moderate or average'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

moderate value
A value that is not excessive or lacking.
katamtamang halaga
moderate speed
A speed that is neither too slow nor too fast.
katamtamang bilis

Related Words

moderate
A word that describes a pleasant level.
katamtaman

Slang Meanings

just right
The taste of the dish is just right, not too salty or sweet.
Masyadong katamtaman lang ang lasa ng ulam, hindi sobrang alat o tamis.
just average
Her performance wasn't that great, it was just average.
Hindi masyadong maganda yung performance niya, average lang, katamtaman.
suitable
That house is of average size, suitable for a starting family.
Yung bahay na iyon, katamtaman ang laki, pwedeng-pwede for starting family.
it's okay
My job is just okay, it's not too hard or too easy.
Yung trabaho ko katamtaman lang, hindi masyadong mahirap o madali.