Mataos (en. High)

ma-ta-os

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means high or elevated.
The mountain is high and difficult to climb.
Ang bundok ay mataos at mahirap akyatin.
Expresses a level or measurement that is above average.
This refers to the high temperature of the water.
Tumutukoy ito sa mataos na temperatura ng tubig.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'taas' which means 'high' or 'peak'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high place
A location that is at a high level or altitude.
mataos na lugar

Related Words

height
Refers to the level or measurement of height.
taas
climb
A method of ascending or climbing to a high place.
sagwan

Slang Meanings

very honest or sincere
Sometimes, the most Mataos people are the ones no one knows.
Minsan ang mga pinaka-Mataos na tao, sila pa ang hindi kilala ng lahat.
careful or cautious
You should be Mataos with your life decisions.
Dapat maging Mataos ka sa mga desisyon mo sa buhay.
kind or caring
He is my most Mataos friend, always there for me.
Siya ang pinaka-Mataos na kaibigan ko, lagi siyang nandiyan para sa akin.