Mataas (en. High)

/ma'ta­as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Reflects a significant height or level.
This building is high with ten floors.
Ang gusaling ito ay mataas na may sampung palapag.
Refers to a high level of knowledge or ability.
He has a high score on the exam.
Siyang may mataas na marka sa pagsusulit.
Symbolizes a high value or price.
The prices of goods are too high now.
Masyadong mataas ang presyo ng mga bilihin ngayon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high perspective
High level of thinking or understanding.
mataas na pananaw
high regard
High value or respect for a person or thing.
mataas ang pagtingin

Related Words

attempt
Expresses the increase of something.
tangkang
kilometer
Unit of measurement for length that can be used for height.
kilometer

Slang Meanings

High talent (referring to being impressed or in awe by someone's skills)
Wow, your talent is incredible!
Grabe, ang taas ng talent mo!
Very high or super great (referring to something that is exceptionally high or great)
Your score on the exam is so high, dude!
Ang taas ng score mo sa exam, pare!
High standards (referring to someone who has very specific preferences in partners related to attractiveness)
You have high standards for girls!
Ang taas ng standards mo sa mga girl!
High popularity (referring to someone who is very popular or famous)
Your popularity is so high now, idol!
Ang taas na ng popularity mo ngayon, idol!