Matalino (en. Intelligent)

/mataˈlino/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Has a high level of intelligence or knowledge.
These students are truly intelligent.
Ang mga estudyanteng ito ay talagang matalino.
Relating to the ability to understand and analyze.
A wise decision is needed in this situation.
Kailangan ng matalinong desisyon sa ganitong sitwasyon.
Has the ability to plan or execute correct and good steps.
A smart step is to save for the future.
Isang matalinong hakbang ang pag-save para sa hinaharap.

Etymology

Tagalog; from the word 'talino' meaning intelligence or wisdom.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wise in life
A person who has wisdom in life decisions.
matalino sa buhay
wise decision
A correct choice based on proper knowledge.
matalinong desisyon

Related Words

intelligence
The ability to understand and learn from experience.
talino
knowledge
Information gained from studying or experience.
kaalaman

Slang Meanings

wise-guy
That smartypants is so wisey in class!
Ang galing ng smartypants na yan, sobrang wisey sa klase!
smartypants
Of course, smartypants, because he always knows the answer!
Siyempre, smartypants kasi lagi siyang nakakaalam ng sagot!
brainiac
My sibling is a brainiac in math, always topping the class!
Yung kapatid ko, brainiac sa math, lagi siyang nangunguna!
great
You're great! You're really smart!
Ang galing mo! Matalino ka talaga!