Matarik (en. Steep)

/maˈtarik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Has a high angle or steep incline.
This road is very steep; it's dangerous to drive here.
Ang daang ito ay sobrang matarik, delikado ang magmaneho dito.
High above the ground.
Train on steep mountains to improve your strength.
Magsanay ka sa matarik na bundok upang bumuti ang iyong lakas.

Etymology

Describes a steep or high angle of a road or ground.

Common Phrases and Expressions

steep mountain
Mountain with a high angle or very challenging to climb.
matarik na bundok

Related Words

ascent
Trends related to rising or climbing.
pagsisikat

Slang Meanings

intense feeling
Joma just left, it’s like they have a steep relationship.
Kakaalis lang ni Joma, parang may matarik na relasyon silang dalawa.
difficult or complicated
The steep road to their house caused us a hassle.
Ang matarik na daan papunta sa bahay nila ay nagdulot ng hassle sa amin.
a new term for a steep problem being faced
Running out of load, that’s why I have a steep problem right now.
Latingi sa load, kaya matarik ang problema ko ngayon.