Matanda (en. Old)

ma-tan-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a person or thing that is of advanced age.

The elderly are rich in experience.

Ang mga matatanda ay mayaman sa karanasan.

Has reached the second stage of life.

He is old and he needs to rest now.

Matanda na siya at kailangan na niyang magpahinga.

A statement about something that is no longer new.

His idea is old and no longer suitable for the present.

Ang kanyang ideya ay matanda na at hindi na angkop sa kasalukuyan.

N/A

the elderly

The group of people who are of advanced age.

mga matatanda

old-fashioned

A term that refers to being outdated or old ways.

matandaan

young

Refers to a person of low age.

bata

age

The number of years past since birth.

edad

Grandpa or Grandma (Dad or Mom) - becomes a term for older family members

I feel so old when I think; I'm like Grandpa.

Parang matanda na ako kung mag-isip, parang Lolo na.

Sign of being bonsai (not disturbing, but running out of time)

I’m okay with acting old; I admit I want a quiet life.

Ayos lang akong magpaka-matanda; aminado na akong gusto ko ng tahimik na buhay.

The youthfulness of the old (seeking signs of youth at any age)

Old folks can still act young sometimes; they love to go out.

Ang matanda kasi, parang bata pa rin minsan, mahilig sa gala.

A kind of 'cool' term for older people with more wisdom or experience

Did you know he’s old but still cool?

Alam mo bang matanda na siya pero astig pa rin?