Mahigit (en. More than)

/maˈhigit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
Refers to a greater amount, number, or measure of something.
This storm has a speed of more than 100 km/h.
Ang bagyong ito ay mahigit sa 100 km/h ang bilis.
Indicates a comparison between two or more things.
He ate more than three plates of food.
Nakakain siya ng mahigit sa tatlong platito ng pagkain.
Used to convey an excessive amount.
More than 500 attended the seminar.
Mahigit sa 500 ang nag-attend sa seminar.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'higit' which means more or excess.

Common Phrases and Expressions

approximately
an estimated amount or number close to a specific value.
mahigit kumulang

Related Words

more
Means higher or more.
higit
beyond
Means exceeding a specific measure.
lampas

Slang Meanings

beyond
We've been waiting here for more than an hour.
Mahigit isang oras na tayong naghihintay dito.
too much
It's too hot today, I can't take it anymore.
Mahigit ang init ngayon, di ko na kaya.
more than
There are more than two people in this office.
Mahigit dalawa ang tao dito sa opisina.