Kaysa (en. Than)

kaɪ.sɐ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

preposition

Used in comparing two things or people.

Maria is taller than Juan.

Mas mataas si Maria kaysa kay Juan.

Shows the difference in characteristics or value.

Choose better than the previous option.

Pumili ka ng mas mabuti kaysa sa nakaraang pagpipilian.

From the word 'kaysa' used in the expression of comparison.

better than

more favorable or preferable compared to another thing.

mas mabuti kaysa

A preposition that indicates comparison.

mas

greater

Indicates a higher level or degree.

higit

for

It's better to watch Netflix than to study.

Mas okay ang mag Netflix kaysa sa mag-aral.

better

We are happier than last week.

Mas masaya tayo kaysa sa last week.

you handle it, not me

Alright, you take care of it instead of me.

Sige na, ikaw na ang bahala kaysa sa akin.