Mas (en. More)

/mas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

An adverb used to indicate comparison or difference.

His run is faster than mine.

Mas mabilis ang kanyang takbo kaysa sa akin.

It is also used to add or express additional information.

I need more time to study.

Kailangan ko ng mas maraming oras upang mag-aral.

Indicates a higher level or amount of something.

This house is bigger compared to the previous one.

Mas malaki ang bahay na ito kumpara sa dati.

From the Spanish word 'más' which means 'more'.

better

more preferable or more effective

mas mabuti

happier

more filled with joy

mas masaya

higher

Indicates greater height or level.

mas mataas

more numerous

Indicates greater quantity.

mas marami

too much

I'm too happy when I'm with you.

Mas masaya ako kapag kasama kita.

higher

Your grades are higher than mine.

Mas mataas ang grades mo kaysa sa akin.

tasty

The donut I ate is tasty!

Masarap yung donut na kinain ko!

full of drama

There's more drama in your relationship than in a soap opera.

Mas drama sa relasyon niyo kaysa sa teleserye.