Katao (en. Person)

/ka'tao/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An individual belonging to the species Homo sapiens.
Every person has their own dreams.
Bawat katao ay may kanya-kanyang mga pangarap.
A right-thinking person; capable of thought and action.
Every person has a right to life.
Ang bawat katao ay may karapatan sa buhay.
A being with intelligence and the ability to communicate.
The person is unique in their ability to communicate.
Ang katao ay natatangi sa kanyang kakayahang makipag-usap.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tao' meaning 'human' or 'person'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

people
individuals belonging to humanity
mga tao
living person
a person who is active in their life
taong-buhay

Related Words

about people
ideas, thoughts, or events related to people.
ukol sa tao
fellow
means fellow human; companions or similar beings.
kapwa

Slang Meanings

mortal human
Dude, you're so human, just be scared for the next match!
Grabe, sobrang katao mo talaga, kabahan na lang sa susunod na laban!
a person who is too hyper
You're like a human, so hyper! Just won't stop having fun.
Parang katao lang o, ang kulit! Ayaw tumigil sa kakasaya.
an ordinary person
I don’t know him much, but he seems like just a basic human in the scene.
Di ko siya masyadong kilala, pero parang katao lang naman na pasok sa eksena.
a person who is always in a rush
Why are you so human? It’s like you’re always chasing something!
Bakit ganyan ka katao? Parang laging may hinahabol!