Magtaas (en. To raise)

/maɡˈtaas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Perform the action of raising or elevating something.
Raise your hand if you see.
Magtaas ka ng kamay kung nakakakita ka.
Make something higher or more powerful.
Let's raise our voices against unjust laws.
Magtaas tayo ng boses natin sa mga hindi makatarungang batas.
Elevate the level or quality of something.
Let's raise the standards of services.
Magtaas tayo ng pamantayan sa mga serbisyo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

raise a hand
expected to do by a person to express or participate.
magtaas ng kamay
raise the level
improvement or increase in quality or characteristic.
magtaas ng antas

Related Words

raise
An action that means the lifting or elevation of something.
itaas
height
Refers to a higher level or part.
taas

Slang Meanings

to raise reputation or level
We need to raise our standards for new projects.
Kailangan natin magtaas ng standards para sa mga bagong proyekto.
to show off
It looks like he was showing off in front of the guests earlier.
Parang nagtaas siya sa harap ng mga bisita kanina.
to set up or establish something
They set up a tent in the backyard for the party.
Nagtaas sila ng tent sa likod ng bahay para sa party.
to start at a higher level
We should raise our efforts for the next exam.
Dapat tayong magtaas ng ating effort sa susunod na eksamen.