Matayangkad (en. Tall)
/ma-ta-yang-kad/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a person who has a tall stature.
He is tall compared to his friends.
Siya ay matayangkad kumpara sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tall man
a man who is tall
matangkad na lalaki
tall woman
a woman who is tall
matangkad na babae
Related Words
height
Measure of a person's height.
tangkad
high
Refers to something that exceeds the usual height.
mataas
Slang Meanings
tall person
My friend is so tall, he's like a basketball player!
Sobrang matayangkad ng kaibigan ko, para na siyang basketball player!
high tower
My crush is a high tower who is tall, it's just sad because I have no chance!
Yung crush ko, hightower na matayangkad, lungkot lang kasi wala akong chance!
tall dude
Do you know the tall dude at the party?
Baka naman yung matayangkad na dude sa party, kilala mo?