Makatanda (en. Elderly)

maka-tanda

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates the state of being older or more experienced.
He is an elder in our community full of wisdom.
Siya ay isang makatanda sa aming komunidad na puno ng kar智慧an.
Used to describe a person who has a high status due to age.
The elderly should be respected at all times.
Ang mga makatanda ay nararapat na igalang sa lahat ng pagkakataon.
Refers to people who are aged and typically have knowledge and experience.
The elderly are important in society for their words of wisdom.
Ang makatanda ay mahalaga sa lipunan dahil sa kanilang mga salita ng karunungan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

life of the elderly
the experiences and lessons learned by the elderly
buhay ng makatanda

Related Words

to remember
having knowledge or memory from experience.
matandaan
care
caring for and valuing the elderly.
pangalaga

Slang Meanings

old but still cool
Uncle, even though he's old, is still cool to the young people.
Si Tito, kahit makatanda na, astig pa rin sa mga kabataan.
experienced or wise
Even though she's old, there's still so much to learn from her.
Kahit makatanda na siya, ang dami pa ring matutunan sa kanya.
reached a certain age
I'm old, but I'm still happy with life.
Makatanda na ako, pero masaya pa rin ako sa buhay.