Katangkatang (en. Height)
/kataŋkatang/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The measurement of the height of an object from its lowest part to its highest part.
The height of the tree reaches ten feet.
Ang katangkatang ng puno ay umaabot sa sampung talampakan.
A measurement often used to denote the height of a person or object.
Which person has the tallest height in the class?
Aling tao ang may pinakamataas na katangkan sa klase?
Etymology
Derived from the word 'tangkang' which means 'measure or characteristic'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tall person
A person who has a tall physique.
katangkang tao
Related Words
tall woman
A woman who has a tall stature.
katangkang babae
tall man
A man who has a tall stature.
katangkang lalaki
Slang Meanings
Just chilling, not concerned about anything.
I'm okay, just chilling!
Ayos lang ako, katangkatang lang!
Not serious, just playing around in life.
He seems to be just chilling in his decisions, not thinking.
Parang katangkatang siya sa mga desisyon niya, hindi siya nag-iisip.
Just hanging around without a plan, simply being there.
I'm just here, chilling right now.
Nandiyan lang ako, katangkatang ako ngayon.