Matali (en. Clever)

/maˈtali/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Clever or having a high level of intelligence.
Carla is clever in her studies.
Si Carla ay matali sa kanyang mga aralin.
Able to solve problems or think quickly.
That child is clever in the exam.
Ang batang iyon ay matali sa pagsusulit.
Having a good thought process and strategy.
We need to be clever to find a solution.
Kailangan nating maging matali upang makahanap ng solusyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clever mind
Has a high level of intelligence or thinking ability.
matali ang isip

Related Words

intelligent
A person with a lot of knowledge and thinking ability.
matalino

Slang Meanings

Super smart or overly intelligent
You're amazing, you're really smart in math!
Ang galing mo, matali ka talaga sa math!
Unique intelligence or creativity
Your idea is smart! I've never seen anything like it.
Yung idea mo, matali! Wala pa akong nakitang ganun.