Matalos (en. To know)

/maˈtaloʊs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Has knowledge or awareness of something.

He is knowledgeable about the laws of nature.

Siya ay matalos sa mga batas ng kalikasan.

Aware of the changes in his surroundings.

He is aware of the changes in his surroundings.

Matalos siya sa mga pagbabago sa kanyang paligid.

Has a keen understanding or knowledge of details.

His eye is sharp, so he immediately noticed the mistake.

Ang kanyang mata ay matalos, kaya't napansin niya kaagad ang mali.

Tagalog, derived from the root 'talos' meaning 'to know' or 'knowledge.'

to know everything

Has knowledge of everything.

matalos ang lahat

knowledge

A noun meaning knowledge or awareness.

talos

known

Indicates that something is already known.

nalalaman

great

You're really great, you're so sharp in math!

Ang galing mo talaga, ang matalos mo sa math!

knowledgeable

My knowledgeable friend said we should study hard.

Sabi ng matalos na kaibigan ko, dapat tayong mag-aral nang mabuti.

cunning

You're cunning, you're sharp in coming up with secret moves!

Ang tuso mo, matalos ka sa mga sikretong galawan!